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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

In category, the King Air 260/360/360ER are twin‑turboprop cabin-class aircraft; the 360 is a more advanced 260, and the 360ER is the long-range variant. The King Air Denali is a newer, single‑engine turboprop intended to compete in the high‑end utility/executive space. The Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are single‑engine utility turboprops optimized for rugged, short‑field work rather than speed. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are single‑engine high‑performance turboprops, with the 960 the newer, faster, more refined version. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop pusher configured for high cruise speeds and executive comfort. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine cabin-class turboprop blending executive use with utility capability. On range, the Caravan family is generally shortest; King Air 260/360 and PC‑12 NGX are mid-to-long; the King Air 360ER pushes longer; TBM 910/960 are long for their size; Avanti EVO is also long; Denali is expected to be in the long-range cabin-class tier. Passenger capacity typically runs 6–9 in King Airs, Denali, TBM, Avanti, and PC‑12, while Caravans often seat more (commonly up to around 9–14 depending on configuration).

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222222222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew1111111111
Total Seats810101110106688
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaDaher TBMDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350iKingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliCaravanGrand Caravan EXTBM 910TBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)142015602338160010709641730173015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats899991279
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376051456585328033053332290829083775
Standard Cabin Seats6887884466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 571$ 614$ 744$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310312303285186195330330400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$7,650,000$8,750,000$4,150,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222222222
Lavatory1 FlushingOptionalYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoNoNoNoNoOptional
Min Crew1111111111
Total Seats810101110106688
Max Cabin Seats899991279
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.56.55Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.26.295.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptionalRefreshment CenterNoNoNoRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats6887884466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152931106514390143902400013100
Galley LocationFWDFWDMIDMID
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYesYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60APT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A-114APT6A-140PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360036003600360040003500350036005000
Horsepower850105010506758678508508501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines111111121
Fuel Capacity (gal)544539775335291
Fuel Burn (gph)37100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.746.714.8637.641.635.335.347.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.957.957.954.352.152.142.142.147.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.54.54.55.45.4446.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.84.54.54.14.15.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.519.512.612.816.813.413.414.916.9
Overall Height (ft)14.814.414.44.651515.114.313.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.14.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.519.512.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5571714832323035.240
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123