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Specification
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX
Cessna 206H Stationair
ManufacturerTextron Aviation (Cessna)Textron Aviation (Cessna)
Years of manufacture1986 – present (EX variant since 2013)1964 – 1986, 1998 – present
Place of manufactureWichita, Kansas, United StatesIndependence, Kansas, United States
First flight1986 (208B) · 2012 (EX)1964
CategorySingle-engine turbopropSingle-engine piston
Powerplant1 × P&W Canada PT6A-140, 867 shp1 × Lycoming IO-540-AC1A5, 300 hp
Pressurized cabinNoNo
Cruise speed195 kt (361 km/h)143 kt (265 km/h)
Max range940 nm (1,741 km)703 nm (1,302 km)
Service ceiling25,000 ft15,700 ft
Rate of climb1,275 ft/min988 ft/min
Runway required (TO)1,600 ft / 490 m1,400 ft / 430 m
Unpaved stripsYes — grass, gravel, lateriteYes — short and rough field capable
MTOW8,807 lb (3,995 kg)3,600 lb (1,633 kg)
Useful payload3,532 lb (1,602 kg)1,190 lb (540 kg)
Usable fuel2,224 lb (332 US gal)87 US gal
Baggage volume111 cu ft cargo pod + 20 cu ft rear40 cu ft
Passenger seats9 – 125
Crew1 – 21
Cabin length16 ft 8 in9 ft 6 in
Cabin height4 ft 6 in4 ft 1 in
Cabin width5 ft 3 in3 ft 8 in
AccessDouble cargo door + airstairCabin door + double rear cargo doors