Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Caravan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 3.15 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | Grand Caravan EX | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 964 | 915 | 703 | 1070 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 614 | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 571 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 195 | 145 | 161 | 186 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $2,695,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 12 | — | — | 9 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3332 | — | — | 3305 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 4 | 8 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — | — | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 12 | — | — | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | Un-Pressurized | — | — | Un-Pressurized |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 4 | 8 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-140 | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | AvGas | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 4000 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 200 | 867 | 245 | 350 | 675 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 335 | 87 | 87 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 24 | — | — | ISA + 31 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 41.6 | 29 | 28.3 | 37.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 52.1 | 36 | 36 | 52.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 15.1 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | 32 | 11 | 32 |