Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter

Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter
ManufacturerCessnaViking
Aircraft TypeGrand Caravan EXDHC-6 Twin Otter
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000 $7,150,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 614$ 1,084
DOC / nm$ 3.15$ 5.96
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39$ 0.31
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195182
Max Range (nm)920775
Useful Load (lbs)35324425
Total Seats1021
Cockpit22
Standard Cabin Seats819
Max Cabin Seats1219
Min Crew11
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Flight RulesVFRIFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Weights
MRAMP (lbs)884212525
MTOW (lbs)880712500
MLW (lbs)850012500
MZFW (lbs)-11000
BOW (lbs)55108830
BEW (lbs)53108075
Useful Load (lbs)35324425
Max Payload (lbs)31903555
Fuel Capacity (lbs)22462268
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)1286-
Payload Max Fuel (lbs)1086876
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)1410-
Dimensions
Wingspan (ft)52.165
Overall Height (ft)15.119.5
Length (ft)41.651.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.55
Cabin Width (ft)5.45.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)-4.4
Cabin Length (ft)16.818.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)-384
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3288
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)-35
Engine
No. of Engines12
ManufacturerCessnaViking
ModelPT6A-140PT6A-34
Horsepower867620
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 27
FADECYesNo
TBO (hrs)40004000
Fuel Capacity (gal)335378
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Flight RulesVFRIFR
EFIS1 Garmin GEA 71-
Autopilot-1
PFD2 x Garmin GDU 1050A2
MFD1 x Garmin GDU 1050A1
GPS-2
AHRS2 x GRS 791
ADC2 x Garmin GDC 72-
Transponder1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out2
VHF Com21
VHF NAV21
DME1 x Bendix/King KN-63-
Cabin
Total Seats1021
Cockpit22
Standard Cabin Seats819
Max Cabin Seats1219
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorYesYes
LavatoryNoNo
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized
Other
Prop ManufacturerMcCauleyHartzell
Prop Description4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering3-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse
Gear TypeFixed WheelsNose-Wheel
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195182
Long Range Cruise (ktas)165170
Stall Speed - Clean (kias)61-
Max Range (nm)920775
Max Range Crew + 4 (nm)815-
Max Range Crew + 6 (nm)621-
Max Range Crew + 8 (nm)420-
Endurance (hrs)-7.1
Take-off Roll (ft)13991490
Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft)1836-
Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10)3661-
Landing Roll (ft)1004-
Landing >50ft Obst. (ft)1836-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)12751600
Service Ceiling (ft)2500025000
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