This Is How Fast A Cessna Grand Caravan Can Fly

Textron Aviation rates the Cessna Grand Caravan EX at a maximum cruise speed of 185 knots true airspeed (KTAS), about 343 km/h (213 mph) in the standard landplane configuration. That figure reflects more than engine power. The EX uses an 867-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 turboprop and carries a ventral cargo pod mounted under the fuselage, which boosts payload for passengers, freight and mail but adds drag. With the pod removed, cruise can rise toward 195 KTAS, though most operators keep it for utility. The model’s higher power helps maintain climb and stable cruise even at maximum gross weight in high-density-altitude conditions.