Beechcraft King Air 200 private jetCessna Grand Caravan EX private jet

King Air 200 vs Grand Caravan EX

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

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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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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICKing Air 200Grand Caravan EX
Passengers79
Range1,580 nm964 nm
Cruise speed292 kts186 kts
Cabin height4'9"4'6"
Cabin width4'6"5'3"
Baggage55 cu ft111 cu ft
Runway3,200 ft2,055 ft

Beechcraft King Air 200 — strengths

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

Cessna Grand Caravan EX — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

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

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VERDICT

King Air 200 or Grand Caravan EX?

  • 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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