Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are utility turboprops optimized for short, rough-field work and high payload flexibility. In category terms they sit in the rugged single‑engine “bush/commuter” class, typically configured around 9 passengers (plus pilot), with range generally in the roughly 900–1,200 nautical mile neighborhood depending on load and reserves. The Kodiak is especially STOL‑oriented, while the Caravan tends to be the volume-and-operators’ workhorse. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance, pressurized single‑engine turboprop focused on speed and owner‑pilot business travel rather than hauling. Passenger capacity is usually about 4–6 (plus pilot), but range is commonly around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX bridges utility and executive roles: a large, pressurized single‑engine turboprop with a roomy cabin. It typically seats about 6–9 (plus pilot) and offers long legs around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, while still retaining strong short/soft‑field capability compared with most business aircraft.