Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 290 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1866 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | 3692 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | - |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8842 | 10495 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8807 | 10450 | 18300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 8500 | 9921 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 9039 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | 5510 | 6803 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 5310 | 6758 | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | 3692 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3190 | 2235 | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2246 | 2704 | 5964 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1286 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1086 | 988 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1410 | - | 1000 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | - | - | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | - | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 40 | 90 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Model | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1200 | - |
| Thrust (lbs) | - | - | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | - |
| EFIS | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | - | FWD | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | - | - | FWD |
| Crew Rest | - | - | No |
| Jump Seat | - | - | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | - |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 5-Blade Comp | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 2000 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 290 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 165 | 225 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | - | - | 90 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1866 | 2076 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 815 | 1803 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 621 | 1568 | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 420 | 1057 | 1498 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | - | 2930 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1399 | - | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3661 | 4270 | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1004 | - | 2375 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | 2170 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1275 | 1920 | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 30000 | 45000 |