Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are twin‑turboprop business aircraft; the 260 is the baseline short/medium‑range option, the 360 adds a higher‑end cabin and systems with similar mission profiles, and the 360ER is optimized for longer legs and endurance. Typical passenger capacity across the King Air family is about 6–9 depending on configuration, with ranges generally in the roughly 1,700–2,600 nautical mile class, the 360ER being the longest. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/owner‑flown category, usually carrying about 4–6 passengers with a range around the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class. Embraer’s Phenom 100EV and 300E are light jets; the 100EV is smaller and shorter‑ranged (about 4–6 passengers, roughly 1,000–1,200 nm), while the 300E is a step up (about 6–9 passengers, roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with around 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a larger cabin and about 6–10 passengers, with range around 2,000 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 3451 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 406 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | — | No | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | 14390 | 21280 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID | — | FWD | — | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | No | — | No |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 1730 | 3360 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 11 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | — | 14.3 | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | 9 | 14.8 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | — | 10 | 10 | 40 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 60 | 74 | — | — |