Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
| Spec | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Caravan | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 1070 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 174 | $ 571 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 186 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3305 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 13100 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 350 | 675 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 35 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 28.3 | 37.6 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 52.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.6 | 5.4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.1 | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 15 | 14 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 11 | 32 | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.25 |