| Attribute | Pilatus PC-12NGX × | Cessna Grand Caravan × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Aircraft | Cessna |
| Model | Pilatus PC-12NGX | Cessna Grand Caravan |
| Country | Switzerland | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1991 | 1984 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | PC12 | C208 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP | 1x 1 X Pratt And Whitney PT6A- 114A |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 675 |
| Avionics | Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) | Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, Flight Stream 510 for wireless database uploads and flight plan transfers |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 537 | 344 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 124 | 232 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,339 | 1,982 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 1.575 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 9,144 | 7,620 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9.75 | 6.27 |
| Take off distance (m) | 758 | 740 |
| Landing distance (m) | 661 | 550 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,740 | 3,629 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 4,500 | 3,538 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,014 | 1,393 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,522 | 1,268 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1.13 | 0.89 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 9 | 14 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.47 | 1.3 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.52 | 1.58 |
| Cabin length (m) | 5.16 | 4.29 |
| Exterior length (m) | 14.4 | 11.49 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.26 | 4.3 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 16.28 | 15.9 |
| Wing tips | Small Winglets | No Winglets |