Cessna 208 Caravan 675

Turboprop single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

Range Visualization

Origin:

· nm at current load

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Payload vs. Range

Configure weights

Pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs

Luggage / pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Occupants

lbs lbs / pax

Select payload

Fuel on board

Extra weight

Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable. Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required. You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight. Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Extra weight is the additional payload available with your selected passengers.

Mission Profile

Endorsements & ratings:

• High-Performance

186

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

1070

Max Range

1081

lbs

Wet Payload

Estimated Ownership Costs

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About the Cessna 208 Caravan 675

The Cessna 208 Caravan (specifically the 675 variant) is the gold standard for utility turboprops. Often referred to as the ‘675’ because of its uprated Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A engine, this short-body version offers the best takeoff and climb performance in the original Caravan line. While it lacks the extra four feet of fuselage found on the Grand Caravan, it remains a favorite for extreme short-field operations and skydiving centers.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Legendary Reliability: The PT6A engine is one of the most trusted powerplants in aviation history, offering peace of mind for over-water or remote wilderness flights.
Versatile Hauler: Can be equipped with a large belly cargo pod (84 cubic feet) to keep the main cabin clear for passengers or gear.
Rugged Simplicity: The fixed tricycle gear is nearly bulletproof, designed to handle grass, gravel, and rough strips with ease.
Multi-Mission Capable: Easily converted between executive seating, high-density commuter, or full-cargo configurations in just a few hours.

Trade-offs

Not a True STOL: While excellent for a 4-ton aircraft, it can be outperformed in ultra-short fields by purpose-built machines like the PAC 750XL or Kodiak 100.
Unpressurized: Limits comfortable cruise to 10,000–12,000 feet; supplemental oxygen is required for higher-altitude efficiency.
Speed vs. Size: It is a ‘brick’ in the sky; you trade aerodynamic efficiency for massive internal volume and ease of loading.