Grand Caravan EX vs P-750 XSTOL
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Grand Caravan EX (introduced 2013) and the Pacific Aerospace P-750 XSTOL (introduced 2001) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are utility, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Grand Caravan EX carries more passengers. undefined
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Grand Caravan EX vs P-750 XSTOL: the key differences
- The P-750 XSTOL delivers 6% more range (Grand Caravan EX: 1,070 nm; P-750 XSTOL: 1,130 nm).
- The Grand Caravan EX delivers 32% more cruise speed (Grand Caravan EX: 185 kt; P-750 XSTOL: 140 kt).
- The Grand Caravan EX delivers 40% more passenger capacity (Grand Caravan EX: 14 seats; P-750 XSTOL: 10 seats).
- The Grand Caravan EX is the newer design (introduced 2013 versus 2001 for the P-750 XSTOL), a gap of 12 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Grand Caravan EX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (8,807 lbs versus 7,500 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Grand Caravan EX seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the P-750 XSTOL when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Grand Caravan EX when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Grand Caravan EX holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Grand Caravan EX vs P-750 XSTOL: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Grand Caravan EX or the P-750 XSTOL?
The P-750 XSTOL has the longer published range — 1,130 nm versus 1,070 nm for the Grand Caravan EX.
Does the Grand Caravan EX or P-750 XSTOL seat more passengers?
The Grand Caravan EX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 14 seats, compared with 10 on the P-750 XSTOL.
Which is faster, the Grand Caravan EX or the P-750 XSTOL?
The Grand Caravan EX cruises faster, at 185 kt versus 140 kt for the P-750 XSTOL.
Which is newer, the Grand Caravan EX or the P-750 XSTOL?
The Grand Caravan EX is the newer design, introduced in 2013 versus 2001 for the P-750 XSTOL.
Is the Grand Caravan EX or the P-750 XSTOL the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Grand Caravan EX is the larger aircraft — 8,807 lbs versus 7,500 lbs for the P-750 XSTOL.
Should I buy the Grand Caravan EX or the P-750 XSTOL?
Choose the P-750 XSTOL when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Grand Caravan EX when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Grand Caravan EX holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Grand Caravan EX vs P-750 XSTOL?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.