Cessna 208 vs Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL
The PAC 750XL and Cessna 208 Caravan are single PT6 turboprop utility aircraft — the 750XL a short-field skydive/freight specialist, the Caravan the high-volume utility benchmark.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 2018–2018
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 208 | Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 332 | — |
| Serious | 28 | — |
| Fatal | 115 | — |
| Fatalities | 392 | — |
| % Fatal | 35% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 208 | Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL |
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| Price Range | $1,395,000 – $3,300,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Horsepower | 675 HP | 750 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 170 kts (315 km/h) | 140 kts (259 km/h) |
| Range | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) | 1,179 nm (2,184 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) | 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 50.0 GPH (189 L/h) | 45.0 GPH (170 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $120,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $700 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 208
Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 208 or Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL?
Bottom line: Choose the Caravan for the largest support network, cabin and payload versatility; choose the PAC 750XL for outstanding short-field/skydive performance at lower cost. Caravan = support/payload; 750XL = STOL/skydive/value.
Pick the 208 if…
- Faster cruise — 170 kts vs 140 kts.
- More inventory — 28 listings vs 1.
Pick the PAC 750XL if…
- Budget matters — from $1,000,000 vs $1,395,000, you save ~$395,000.
- Longer range — 1179 nm vs 1070 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.