Comparison

The 750XL-II, side by side.

How the 750XL-II compares with the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, the Daher Kodiak 100 and 900 and the Supervan 900, using each manufacturer's own published figures.

750XL-IIGrand Caravan EXKodiak 100 Series IIIKodiak 900Supervan 900

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Field performance

The shortest field in the line-up.

Every take-off and landing figure published for the 750XL-II is the shortest of the five aircraft. Its landing figures use reverse thrust; the conditions for every figure are listed below.

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Take-off ground rollTake-off over 50 ftLanding ground rollLanding over 50 ft

NZAero750XL-II

220 m · 721 ft

CessnaGrand Caravan EX

426 m · 1,399 ft

DaherKodiak 100 Series III

285 m · 934 ft

DaherKodiak 900

309 m · 1,015 ft

Texas TurbinesSupervan 900

251 m · 825 ft

Payload

Half of it is payload.

Useful load is 51% of the 750XL-II's maximum take-off weight. For the other four aircraft it is between 40 and 44%.

Empty weightUseful load · 750XL-IIUseful load

NZAero750XL-II
1,678 kg
1,724 kg
51%of MTOW
CessnaGrand Caravan EX
2,409 kg
1,602 kg
40%of MTOW
DaherKodiak 100 Series III
1,874 kg
1,417 kg
43%of MTOW
DaherKodiak 900
2,028 kg
1,601 kg
44%of MTOW
Texas TurbinesSupervan 900
2,313 kg
1,797 kg
44%of MTOW

All figures

Every number, side by side.

Published specifications of the 750XL-II and the selected aircraft

Best published figure among the selected aircraft

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Published specifications of the 750XL-II and the selected aircraft
Specification	NZAero750XL-II	CessnaGrand Caravan EX⁴	DaherKodiak 100 Series III	DaherKodiak 900	Texas TurbinesSupervan 900¹²
Powerplant
Engine	P&WC PT6A-140A	P&WC PT6A-140 · 867 shp	P&WC PT6A-34 · 750 shp	P&WC PT6A-140A · 900 shp	Honeywell TPE331-12JR · 900 shp
Weights
Max. take-off weight	3,402 kg7,500 lb	3,995 kg8,807 lb	3,290 kg7,255 lb	3,629 kg8,000 lb	4,110 kg9,062 lb
Empty weight	1,678 kg3,700 lb	2,409 kg5,310 lb	1,874 kg4,132 lb	2,028 kg4,470 lb	2,313 kg5,100 lb
Useful load	1,724 kg3,800 lb	1,602 kg3,532 lb	1,417 kg3,123 lb	1,601 kg3,530 lb	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)1,797 kg3,962 lb
Useful load / MTOW	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)51%	40%	43%	44%	44%
Field performance
Take-off ground roll	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)220 m721 ft	426 m⁵1,399 ft	285 m⁷934 ft	309 m⁹1,015 ft	251 m825 ft
Take-off over 50 ft	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)364 m1,196 ft	658 m⁵2,160 ft	Not published	485 m⁹1,592 ft	448 m1,470 ft
Landing ground roll	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)166 m¹543 ft	306 m⁵1,004 ft	233 m⁷765 ft	445 m⁹1,460 ft	Not published
Landing over 50 ft	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)289 m¹950 ft	560 m⁵1,836 ft	Not published	Not published	Not published
Climb, speed and range
Climb	≈ 10 min²to 13,000 ft	1,275 ft/min389 m/min	1,340 ft/min408 m/min	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)1,724 ft/min525 m/min	1,559 ft/min475 m/min
Max. cruise speed	164 kt303 km/h	185 kt343 km/h	174 kt322 km/h	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)210 kt389 km/h	198 kt367 km/h
Stall speed	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)58 kt107 km/h	61 kt113 km/h	60 kt¹¹111 km/h	65 kt¹¹120 km/h	Not published
Max. range	2,183 km³1,179 nm	1,689 km⁶912 nm	2,096 km⁸1,132 nm	2,091 km¹⁰1,129 nm	1,685 km910 nm
Max. operating altitude	20,000 ft6,096 m	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)25,000 ft7,620 m	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)25,000 ft7,620 m	(Best published figure among the selected aircraft)25,000 ft7,620 m	Not published
Dimensions
Wingspan	12.8 m42 ft	15.9 m52.1 ft	13.7 m45 ft	13.7 m45 ft	Not published¹³
Length	11.84 m38.8 ft	12.7 m41.6 ft	10.42 m34.2 ft	11.49 m37.7 ft	Not published¹³
Height	4.04 m13.3 ft	4.7 m15.5 ft	4.48 m14.7 ft	4.91 m16.1 ft	Not published¹³
Cabin	6.8 m³240 ft³	5.10 × 1.63 × 1.37 mL × W × H	7.0 m³248 ft³	8.75 m³309 ft³	Not published¹³
Cockpit
Avionics	Garmin G600 TXi · GTN 650	Garmin G1000 NXi	Garmin G1000 NXi	Garmin G1000 NXi	Not published¹³

Fair is fair

Where each one is strongest.

No aircraft wins every row. Depending on your mission, this is what each manufacturer's figures point to.

NZAero

750XL-II

The shortest take-off and landing distances, the highest share of useful load and the lowest empty weight. Add a low wing for easy loading and refuelling, a roller door and reverse thrust for quick turnarounds.

Cessna

Grand Caravan EX

A long cabin with up to 14 seats where regulations allow, a 185 kt cruise and a 25,000 ft ceiling.

Daher

Kodiak 100 Series III

A 1.25 m square cargo door, a 7.0 m³ cabin, a 174 kt cruise and a 25,000 ft ceiling.

Daher

Kodiak 900

The fastest of the five at 210 kt, with the highest published rate of climb, 1,724 ft/min, and an 8.75 m³ cabin.

Texas Turbines

Supervan 900

A Grand Caravan with 900 shp: 198 kt cruise, 1,559 ft/min climb and the highest published useful load, 1,797 kg, at its increased gross weight.

Sources and conditions

Figures as published by each manufacturer, retrieved on 11 October 2026. Conditions differ between manufacturers (configuration, weight, flap setting, reverse thrust), so treat this comparison as a guide. Only the approved flight manual of each aircraft is binding.

Notes

1750XL-II: With reverse thrust selected at touchdown.
2750XL-II: NZAero quotes the time to 13,000 ft at maximum take-off weight, not a sea-level rate of climb.
3750XL-II: At 16,000 ft.
4Grand Caravan EX: All Textron figures include the optional cargo pod.
5Grand Caravan EX: Sea level, ISA, MTOW, dry paved runway. Distances as published; obstacle height not stated.
6Grand Caravan EX: Ferry mission at long-range cruise, 45 min VFR reserve.
7Kodiak 100 Series III: Sea level, ISA, MTOW, without cargo pod.
8Kodiak 100 Series III: At 135 kt and 12,000 ft, 45 min reserve.
9Kodiak 900: Sea level, ISA, flaps 20°, MTOW.
10Kodiak 900: At 156 kt and 12,000 ft, 45 min reserve.
11Kodiak 100 Series III, Kodiak 900: Flaps down (Vs0).
12Supervan 900: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan converted to a Honeywell TPE331-12JR (EASA STC 10033267). Brochure figures at the optional 4,110 kg (9,062 lb) gross weight with cargo pod; flap setting and temperature not stated.
13Supervan 900: As the Cessna 208B base aircraft; not stated in the conversion data.

Sources

NZAero 750XL-II
- NZAero SuperPAC 750XL-II(opens in a new tab)
Cessna Grand Caravan EX
- Textron Aviation, Grand Caravan EX(opens in a new tab)
- EASA TCDS IM.A.226(opens in a new tab)
Daher Kodiak 100 Series III
- Daher, Kodiak 100(opens in a new tab)
- EASA TCDS IM.A.632(opens in a new tab)
Daher Kodiak 900
- Daher, Kodiak 900(opens in a new tab)
- EASA TCDS IM.A.632(opens in a new tab)
Texas Turbines Supervan 900

Cessna, Caravan, Grand Caravan, Kodiak and Supervan are trademarks of their respective owners. 750XL Europe is not affiliated with Textron Aviation, Daher or Texas Turbine Conversions.

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