Cessna Grand Caravan EX private jetBeechcraft King Air 200 private jet

Grand Caravan EX vs King Air 200

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the turboprop class.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

CESSNA

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the world's most popular utility turboprop. Nine passengers, rugged short-strip capability and proven Pratt & Whitney power make it the default choice for Caribbean, Greek and Indian Ocean island hopping.

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Beechcraft King Air 200

BEECHCRAFT

Beechcraft King Air 200

The Beechcraft King Air 200 is the original executive turboprop — over 50 years in service and still one of the most-chartered regional aircraft. Seven seats, short-runway access and outstanding charter value.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICGrand Caravan EXKing Air 200
Passengers97
Range964 nm1,580 nm
Cruise speed186 kts292 kts
Cabin height4'6"4'9"
Cabin width5'3"4'6"
Baggage111 cu ft55 cu ft
Runway2,055 ft3,200 ft

Cessna Grand Caravan EX — strengths

  • Most popular island-hopper in service
  • Short and unpaved runway capability
  • Proven Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines

Beechcraft King Air 200 — strengths

  • Most-produced business turboprop in history
  • Exceptional charter value
  • Short-runway capability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX
Nassau → Exumafrom $3,600
Mahé → Praslinfrom $4,200
BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200
London → Jerseyfrom £3,800
Phoenix → Sedonafrom $4,800

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VERDICT

Grand Caravan EX or King Air 200?

  • The King Air 200 offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the Grand Caravan EX, with seating for up to 9 passengers.
  • Both aircraft sit in the turboprop class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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