Comparison of Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II and Mitsubishi MU-2

Attribute	Mitsubishi MU-2 ×	Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II ×
General
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries	Cessna
Model	Mitsubishi MU-2	Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II
Country	Japan	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1963	1983
Manufactured to (year)	1986	2013
Type	Twin Turboprops	Twin Turboprops
Icao	MU2	F406
Performance
Engine	2x Honeywell TPE331-6-251M	2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112
Power, hp (hp)	776	500
Avionics	-	Garmin GNS 530W
Max cruise speed (km/h)	546	456
Approach speed (km/h)	150	126
Travel range (km)	2,334	2,135
Service ceiling (m)	9,019	9,144
Rate of climb (m/sec)	11.99	9.4
Take off distance (m)	661	800
Landing distance (m)	573	670
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	5,250	4,468
Max landing weight (kg)	5,000	4,246
Max payload (kg)	1,726	1,950
Fuel tank capacity (l)	1,389	1,798
Baggage volume (m³)	1.2	0.8
Dimensions
Seats	12	14
Cabin height (m)	1.32	1.32
Cabin width (m)	1.5	1.42
Cabin length (m)	4.87	5.71
Exterior length (m)	12.01	11.9
Tail height (m)	4.17	4.01
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.6	1.55
Wing span (m)	12.01	15.09
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets