Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 964 | 1730 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | 9 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3332 | 2908 | — | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 195 | 330 | 290 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | Optional | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | 9 | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | — | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | MID | — | MID | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 867 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | 335 | — | — | 170 | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 16.8 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.1 | — | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | 32 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 | 165 |