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

SpecCessna Grand Caravan EXPiper M500Piper M350Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.15$ 3.11$ 1.34$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats10668
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaPiperPiperPilatus
Aircraft NameGrand Caravan EXM500M350PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)964100013431803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39$ 0.78$ 0.22$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)333216981308
Standard Cabin Seats8446
Direct Operating Cost$ 614$ 579$ 285$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195260213290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000$2,122,600$1,195,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Total Seats10568
Max Cabin Seats129
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.55.65.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats8446
Galley LocationMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesNoNoYes
ModelPT6A-140PT6A-42ATIO-540-AE2APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)4000360020005000
Horsepower8675003501200
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 55ISA + 35
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)335170120
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.629.62947.25
Wingspan (ft)52.143.24353.33
Cabin Width (ft)5.44.14.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.5444.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.812.312.316.9
Overall Height (ft)15.111.311.414
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32202040
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25