Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Grand Caravan EX | M350 | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $1,195,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $ 285 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 213 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1343 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | 1308 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8842 | 4358 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8807 | 4340 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 8500 | 4123 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 4123 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | 5510 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 5310 | 3050 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | 1308 | 1331 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3190 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2246 | 720 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1286 | 588 | 599 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1086 | - | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1410 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 43 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 11.4 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 29 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 12.3 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 165 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 20 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 13 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Model | PT6A-140 | TIO-540-AE2A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 867 | 350 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | - | - |
| FADEC | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | - | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | 120 | 122 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - | - |
| Cargo Door | Yes | - | - |
| Lavatory | No | - | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | - | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 5.6 | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Composite Constant | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | - | 80 | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 2 | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 5 | 3 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | 1500 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 213 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 165 | 213 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1343 | 828 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 815 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 621 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 420 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1399 | 1087 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | 2090 | 1707 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3661 | - | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1004 | 1020 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | 1968 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1275 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 25000 | 25000 |