Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Leonardo SH09
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | Grand Caravan EX | SH09 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $627 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $4.48 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $0.56 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 430 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | - |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In-Development |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Max Passengers | - | 7 |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8842 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8807 | 5842 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | - | 6170 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | - | 3300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 8500 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | 5510 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 5310 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | - |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3190 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2246 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1286 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1086 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1410 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | - |
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | - |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Leonardo |
| Model | PT6A-140 | HTS 900 |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1020 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5500 |
| Fuel Type | - | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| EFIS | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | - |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | - |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | - |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - |
| Transponder | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | - |
| VHF Com | 2 | - |
| VHF NAV | 2 | - |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | - |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | - |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | 130 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 165 | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 155 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 430 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 815 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 621 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 420 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1399 | - |
| 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) | 1275 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | - |