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
All six are pressurized turboprops, but they split into light twins, larger twins, and single‑engine utility/executive aircraft. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a light twin‑engine business turboprop, typically seating about 7–9 passengers, with roughly 1,700–1,800 nm range depending on configuration. The King Air 360 is a larger, higher‑end twin in the same family, commonly arranged for 8–9 passengers, with similar ballpark range around 1,700–1,800 nm. The King Air 360ER is the extended‑range variant, keeping similar cabin capacity (often 8–9) but stretching range to roughly 2,200+ nm. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short/rough-field and high payload, commonly seating 9–14 passengers, with a shorter typical range around 900–1,200 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine executive/utility turboprop, usually 6–9 passengers, with long range around 1,700–1,800 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller single‑engine personal/business turboprop, typically 4–6 passengers, with about 1,200–1,500 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 964 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3332 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| 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 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 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 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | — | 13100 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | Yes | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 867 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | 335 | — | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14 | 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 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 165 |