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Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

SpecCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.15$ 2.78$ 1.34$ 3.11
Min Crew111
Total Seats10866
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaPilatusPiperPiper
Aircraft NameGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGXM350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)964180313431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39$ 0.46$ 0.22$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)333213081698
Standard Cabin Seats8644
Direct Operating Cost$ 614$ 793$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195290213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000$5,350,000$1,195,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoOptionalNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Total Seats10865
Max Cabin Seats129
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.85.65.5
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats8644
Lavatory LocationFWD
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310012600
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNo
ModelPT6A-140PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)4000500020003600
Horsepower8671200350500
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)335120170
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.647.252929.6
Wingspan (ft)52.153.334343.2
Cabin Width (ft)5.454.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.944
Cabin Length (ft)16.816.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)15.11411.411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32402020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13