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).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
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| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1600 | 1070 | 964 | 1730 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3280 | 3305 | 3332 | 2908 | 2908 | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 744 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 285 | 186 | 195 | 330 | 330 | 400 | 290 |
| 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 Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | 11065 | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | — | 3600 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | — | 675 | 867 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | 335 | 291 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 100 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 14.3 | — | 13.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | 48 | 32 | 32 | 30 | — | 35.2 | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — |