Cessna Grand Caravan EX

The upgraded turboprop built for utility, cargo, and regional passenger service.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C208 2012–Present Active $2.8 million (2021)

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a modernized version of the long-running Caravan series. Designed for reliability and versatility, it serves passenger, cargo, and special mission roles worldwide. The EX variant introduced improved engine performance in the 2010s.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 867 SHP turboprop
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
867 shp · 647 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000, GDC 72 Dual Air Data Computer (ADC), Garmin Relative Terrain/Obstacles
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
14 economy · 12 business · 10 first
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 4 in  ·  1.63 m
Cabin height
4 ft 6 in  ·  1.37 m
Cabin length
21 ft 4 in  ·  6.50 m
Exterior length
41 ft 8 in  ·  12.70 m
Tail height
15 ft 5 in  ·  4.70 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
52 ft 2 in  ·  15.90 m
Baggage volume
143 ft³  ·  4.1 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
8,800 lb  ·  4,000 kg
Max landing weight
8,500 lb  ·  3,850 kg
Max payload
3,200 lb  ·  1,450 kg
Fuel capacity
340 gal · 1,300 L · 1,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
180 kt  ·  207 mph  ·  333 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
912 nm  ·  1,050 mi  ·  1,690 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,275 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,150 ft  ·  660 m
Landing distance
1,840 ft  ·  560 m
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Operational Context

Cessna Grand Caravan EX — single-engine turboprop utility aircraft

The Grand Caravan EX entered service in 2013 as an upgraded derivative of the original 208B. It features structural refinements and improved climb performance. The aircraft maintains the high-wing configuration and fixed landing gear that have defined the Caravan family since the 1980s.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 turboprop producing approximately 867 shaft horsepower, the Caravan EX cruises at around 185 knots (343 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 8,807 pounds (3,995 kg). The cabin can seat up to nine passengers or be configured for cargo operations.

The Caravan EX is widely used in remote regions and short-field environments. Its rugged design and turbine reliability have made it a staple of regional aviation. The aircraft continues to see strong production demand across multiple markets.