Comparison of Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II and Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III

Attribute	Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III ×	Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II ×
General
Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft	Cessna
Model	Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III	Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1979	1983
Manufactured to (year)	1993	2013
Type	Twin Turboprops	Twin Turboprops
Icao	PA42	F406
Performance
Engine	2x P&WC PT6A-41/61	2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112
Power, hp (hp)	720	500
Avionics	Collins FCB 65 five-tube EFIS, Collins FCB 65 flight director, and APS 65 autopilot etc.	Garmin GNS 530W
Max cruise speed (km/h)	565	456
Approach speed (km/h)	143	126
Travel range (km)	4,204	2,135
Service ceiling (m)	10,668	9,144
Rate of climb (m/sec)	11.35	9.4
Take off distance (m)	985	800
Landing distance (m)	920	670
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	5,080	4,468
Max landing weight (kg)	4,685	4,246
Max payload (kg)	1,890	1,950
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,127	1,798
Baggage volume (m³)	0.87	0.8
Dimensions
Seats	1	14
Cabin height (m)	1.35	1.32
Cabin width (m)	1.3	1.42
Cabin length (m)	5.5	5.71
Exterior length (m)	13.2	11.9
Tail height (m)	4.5	4.01
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.38	1.55
Wing span (m)	14.5	15.09
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets