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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Turboprop
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is the ultimate versatile turboprop, combining proven performance with the ability to operate from short, even unpaved runways. Its extended fuselage, spacious cabin, and large cargo door provide flexibility and comfort rarely seen in its category. Whether for regional business, community service, or adventure travel, the Grand Caravan brings you closer to your destination with confidence, no compromise required.
More Space, More Capability, Same Legendary Reliability
Overview
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan builds on the proven legacy of the Caravan while offering even greater capacity and flexibility. With a fuselage stretched by over a meter compared to the original 208, it provides additional cabin volume, more seating, and enhanced cargo space. This makes the Grand Caravan an ideal choice for regional airlines, corporate operators, and adventure travel companies who need to carry more passengers or goods without sacrificing the short-field performance and rugged dependability the Caravan is known for.
Equipped with the reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine, the Grand Caravan combines efficiency with power, ensuring safe operations even from grass, gravel, or remote airstrips. Whether transporting up to 14 passengers, hauling bulky freight, or operating in mixed-use configurations, the 208B Grand Caravan extends the Caravan family’s reputation as aviation’s most trusted workhorse, designed to go further, carry more, and connect communities worldwide.
Spacious, Adaptable, and Designed for Every Mission
Luxury interior
Step aboard the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan and discover an interior built for capacity and comfort. Its extended fuselage means more room, more flexibility, and more possibilities, whether for regional passenger flights, cargo operations, or adventurous expeditions.
Extended Cabin Space
The Grand Caravan’s stretched fuselage delivers a significantly larger cabin, offering generous legroom and additional seating capacity. Passengers enjoy a comfortable, airy environment ideal for longer flights or higher loads.
Flexible Seating Configurations
With layouts ranging from commuter seating to VIP or combi arrangements, the Grand Caravan adapts seamlessly to operator needs. Quick reconfiguration makes it a true multi-mission aircraft, able to switch from cargo hauler to passenger shuttle in hours.
Passenger-Friendly Comfort
Despite its utility DNA, the Grand Caravan offers large panoramic windows, refined climate control, and thoughtful cabin ergonomics. Passengers benefit from bright views, smoother flights, and a comfortable experience even on the most remote routes.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is designed to go where others can’t. Certified for operations on grass, gravel, and unpaved runways and even adaptable with amphibious floats, it brings unmatched access to remote destinations. With impressive short-field performance and proven reliability, the Grand Caravan connects communities and opportunities far beyond the reach of most aircraft in its class.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
214 mph (186 knots / 344 km/h), efficient and steady for regional missions.
Maximum Range
Up to 964 nautical miles (≈ 1,785 km) with reserves connecting remote destinations reliably.
Service Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m) ensuring flexibility and safety across diverse conditions.
Takeoff Distance
2,420 ft (738 m), strong short-field capability for challenging runways.
Landing Distance
1,625 ft (495 m), safe arrivals even on short and unimproved strips.
Rate of Climb
Up to 1,275 ft/min, steady and reliable climb performance.
Capacity
Passengers
Up to 14 passengers, depending on configuration.
Crew
Single-pilot certified, with an option for two when required.
Cabin Volume
≈ 340 cu ft (9.6 m³), spacious interior for passengers and mission flexibility.
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 21.4 ft (6.5 m)
Width: 5.3 ft (1.6 m)
Height: 4.3 ft (1.3 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
335 US gallons (1,268 liters) usable fuel, ensuring long endurance and operational flexibility.
Engines
1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop engine with a power of 675 shp (shaft horsepower); known for worldwide support, efficiency, and legendary reliability in rugged conditions.
Thrust (each)
675 shp (503 kW) standard, dependable power in all climates and environments.
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
3.8 ft × 4.3 ft (1.14 m × 1.32 m), large enough for oversized freight, medical stretchers, or bulky adventure gear.
Baggage Compartment
Standard internal baggage space: ≈ 32 cu ft (0.9 m³)
With optional belly cargo pod: adds up to ≈ 111 cu ft (3.1 m³) total
Practical capacity: around 10–12 standard roller bags + soft luggage or equipment without crowding the cabin.
Unique Advantages That Redefine Versatility
Key feature
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is more than an aircraft, it’s a true multi-role platform built to adapt where few others can. From runways to waterways, and from passenger service to cargo hauling, its unique features unlock opportunities that make it an invaluable choice for operators around the world.
Go Beyond the Runway
Performance & Technical Excellence
The Grand Caravan’s amphibious capability transforms it into one of the few aircraft able to take off and land seamlessly on both land and water. Outfitted with amphibious floats, it connects islands, coastal regions, and lakeside communities with ease, offering access to destinations unreachable by traditional planes. This versatility makes it indispensable for tourism, regional transport, and humanitarian operations.
One Aircraft, Every Mission
Passenger Comfort & Experience
With its easily reconfigurable cabin, the Grand Caravan can be tailored to almost any mission, passenger transport, cargo hauling, medevac, or even skydiving. Operators can switch layouts quickly, maximizing aircraft utilization and profitability. This adaptability ensures the Grand Caravan remains a cost-effective and versatile solution for organizations needing one aircraft to do it all.
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