Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the same family: the 260 is the smaller/shorter‑range entry, while the 360 adds more cabin refinement and capability, and the 360ER is the long‑range variant intended for farther missions and more fuel/endurance. Typical passenger loads for these King Airs are usually 6–9, with maximum seating often up to about 9. The KingAir (Beechcraft) Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop in the same general utility/business category as the PC‑12; it targets roughly 6–9 passengers with range generally around the mid‑to‑upper 1,000‑nm class depending on configuration. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet: it is faster than the turboprops, with typical seating around 6–9 and range commonly around ~2,000 nm class. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for versatility and short/rough field access, typically 6–9 passengers with range in the ~1,500–1,800 nm class. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet “super versatile” platform with rough‑field capability, typically 6–10 passengers and range around ~2,000 nm class.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1600 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3280 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 285 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | 11065 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | — | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | — | No |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | — | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 3360 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 757 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 14.8 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | 48 | 10 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — |