Compare Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360ER vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 920 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3532 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 12590 | 15100 | 16600 | 8842 | 10495 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 15000 | 16500 | 8807 | 10450 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 12500 | 15000 | 15675 | 8500 | 9921 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 11000 | 12500 | 13000 | - | 9039 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | 8830 | 9955 | 10215 | 5510 | 6803 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | 8740 | 9855 | 9915 | 5310 | 6758 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3532 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2170 | 2545 | 2785 | 3190 | 2235 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3645 | 3611 | 5192 | 2246 | 2704 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 1286 | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 115 | 1534 | 1193 | 1086 | 988 | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 550 | 1150 | 1150 | 1410 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | 32 | 40 | 20 |
| Engine | ||||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 867 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | 335 | - | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | - | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | ||||||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | - | - | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 x GRS 79 | 1 | 2 |
| ADC | - | - | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Optional | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | Optional | No |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | FWD | FWD | - | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | - | - | - | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | Hartzell | Hartzell | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 5-Blade Comp | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | ||||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Performance | ||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.58 | 0.58 | - | - | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 256 | 235 | 238 | 165 | 225 | 184 |
| Vref (kias) | - | 100 | 104 | - | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 80 | 82 | 82 | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | - | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 920 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | - | - | - | 1385 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1038 | 1533 | 2271 | 815 | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | - | 621 | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | - | 420 | 1057 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2111 | 3300 | 4057 | - | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | - | - | 1399 | - | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1836 | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3099 | 5376 | 7675 | 3661 | 4270 | 3998 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | - | - | 1004 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2845 | 2692 | 2728 | 1836 | 2170 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2450 | 2731 | 2400 | 1275 | 1920 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 35000 | 35000 | 35000 | 25000 | 30000 | 30000 |