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Cessna Caravan vs Piper M500

SpecPiper M500Cessna Caravan
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.11$ 3.07
Min Crew11
Total Seats610
Flight RulesIFRVFR
ManufacturerPiperCessna
Aircraft NameM500Caravan
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)10001070
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78$ 0.38
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)16983305
Standard Cabin Seats48
Direct Operating Cost$ 579$ 571
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)260186
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,122,600$2,355,000
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats510
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.5Un-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats48
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42APT6A-114A
TBO (hrs)36003600
Horsepower500675
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 31
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)170
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.637.6
Wingspan (ft)43.252.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.15.4
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)12.312.8
Overall Height (ft)11.315
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2032