Cessna Grand Caravan

The turboprop utility aircraft built for dependable short-field operations.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C208 1984–Present Active $2.5 million (2021)

The Cessna Grand Caravan is a stretched version of the 208 Caravan, introduced in the 1990s. Designed for increased passenger and cargo capacity, it supports regional and utility operations. The aircraft is widely used in remote and short-field environments.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt And Whitney PT6A- 114A
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
675 shp · 503 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, Flight Stream 510 for wireless database uploads and flight plan transfers
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
14
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 2 in  ·  1.58 m
Cabin height
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Cabin length
14 ft 1 in  ·  4.29 m
Exterior length
37 ft 8 in  ·  11.49 m
Tail height
14 ft 1 in  ·  4.30 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Wing span
52 ft 2 in  ·  15.90 m
Baggage volume
31 ft³  ·  0.9 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
8,000 lb  ·  3,650 kg
Max landing weight
7,800 lb  ·  3,550 kg
Max payload
3,050 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Fuel capacity
340 gal · 1,300 L · 1,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
186 kt  ·  214 mph  ·  344 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
125 kt  ·  144 mph  ·  232 km/h
Range
1,070 nm  ·  1,230 mi  ·  1,980 km
Fuel burn
3.22 nm/gal  ·  1.58 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,234 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,450 ft  ·  740 m
Landing distance
1,800 ft  ·  550 m
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Cessna Grand Caravan RIAT 2016

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Operational Context

Cessna Grand Caravan — single-engine turboprop utility aircraft

The Grand Caravan first flew in 1999 and entered service shortly thereafter. It retains the high-wing configuration and fixed landing gear of earlier Caravan models. The stretched fuselage provides seating for up to 14 passengers in commuter configuration.

A Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 867 shaft horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 180 knots (333 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg).

The Grand Caravan has become a global workhorse for passenger transport, cargo, and special missions. Its simplicity and reliability support operation in challenging environments. Production continues in updated variants.