Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Pilatus PC-24

Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Pilatus PC-24
ManufacturerCessnaPilatusPilatus
Aircraft TypeGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGXPC-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)195290440
Max Range (nm)92018662076
Useful Load (lbs)353236926680
Total Seats1086
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats866
Max Cabin Seats12910
Min Crew111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Flight RulesVFRIFR-
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Weights
MRAMP (lbs)88421049518400
MTOW (lbs)88071045018300
MLW (lbs)8500992116900
MZFW (lbs)-903914220
BOW (lbs)5510680311620
BEW (lbs)5310675811520
Useful Load (lbs)353236926680
Max Payload (lbs)319022352500
Fuel Capacity (lbs)224627045964
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)1286--
Payload Max Fuel (lbs)1086988715
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)1410-1000
Dimensions
Wingspan (ft)52.153.3355.8
Overall Height (ft)15.11417.4
Length (ft)41.647.2552.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.95.1
Aisle Step (ft)--Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.455.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)-4.253.8
Cabin Length (ft)16.816.923
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)--17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)324090
Engine
No. of Engines112
ManufacturerCessnaPilatusPilatus
ModelPT6A-140PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Horsepower8671200-
Thrust (lbs)--3435
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 35ISA + 23
FADECYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)400050005000
Fuel Capacity (gal)335--
Usable Fuel (gal)-402-
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Flight RulesVFRIFR-
EFIS1 Garmin GEA 71--
FMS-11
Autopilot-11
PFD2 x Garmin GDU 1050A22
MFD1 x Garmin GDU 1050A11
GPS-11
AHRS2 x GRS 7911
ADC2 x Garmin GDC 72--
Transponder1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out11
VHF Com221
VHF NAV221
DME1 x Bendix/King KN-63--
Cabin
Total Seats1086
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats866
Max Cabin Seats12910
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYesYesYes
LavatoryNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Lavatory Location-FWDFWD
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Galley Location--FWD
Crew Rest--No
Jump Seat--No
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)-1310023500
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.89.3
Other
Prop ManufacturerMcCauleyHartzell-
Prop Description4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering5-Blade Comp-
Gear TypeFixed WheelsRetractable-
Warranty
Airframe (Yrs)--2
Engine (Yrs)--5
Engine (Hrs)--2000
Avionics (Yrs)--3
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (Mach)--0.74
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195290440
Long Range Cruise (Mach)--0.62
Long Range Cruise (ktas)165225358
Vref (kias)--90
Stall Speed - Clean (kias)61--
Stall Speed - Flaps (kias)-6782
Max Range (nm)92018662076
Max Range Crew + 4 (nm)81518031882
Max Range Crew + 6 (nm)62115681689
Max Range Crew + 8 (nm)42010571498
Take-off FL (ft)--2930
Take-off Roll (ft)1399--
Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft)18362602-
Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10)366142704720
Landing Roll (ft)1004-2375
Landing >50ft Obst. (ft)18362170-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)127519204151
Service Ceiling (ft)250003000045000
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