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Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine utility turboprop commonly used for short‑to‑medium regional hops, typically offering around 8–14 passenger seats depending on configuration, with range generally in the ~900–1,200 nm class. The Cessna SkyCourier is a newer twin‑engine utility turboprop aimed at higher payload and schedule reliability, especially for cargo and short regional services; in passenger form it is typically about 19 seats, with range commonly around ~900–1,200 nm depending on load and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a higher‑end single‑engine turboprop positioned more toward executive and premium regional missions; it usually seats about 6–9 passengers in a corporate layout (higher in commuter arrangements), and it generally offers the longest reach of the three, often around ~1,500–1,800 nm. In short, Caravan EX emphasizes simplicity and versatility, SkyCourier emphasizes capacity and twin‑engine operations, and PC‑12 NGX emphasizes speed, comfort, and longer range with fewer passengers.

SpecCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew121
Total Seats10218
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaCessnaPilatus
Aircraft NameGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9649001803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats12199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3332
Standard Cabin Seats8196
Direct Operating Cost$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195200290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000$7,375,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew121
Cargo DoorYesYesYes
Total Seats10218
Max Cabin Seats12199
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized5.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8196
Lavatory LocationFWD
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)400060005000
Horsepower86711001200
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)335
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.654.947.25
Wingspan (ft)52.17253.33
Cabin Width (ft)5.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.816.9
Overall Height (ft)15.119.814
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3240
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25