Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are twin‑engine turboprops in the light-to-midsize business/utility category, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast owner‑operators, and the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine turboprop known for executive-and-utility versatility. For range, the King Air 260 is typically around 1,700–1,800 nm, the King Air 360 about 1,800 nm, and the 360ER extends that to roughly 2,400–2,500 nm. The TBM 960 generally offers about 1,700–1,800 nm, while the PC‑12 NGX is commonly around 1,700–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves. In passenger capacity, the King Air 260 and 360 families are usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, with typical executive layouts around 7–8, and the 360ER is similar in cabin seating but optimized for longer legs. The TBM 960 typically seats 4–6 passengers in comfort (often up to about 6), whereas the PC‑12 NGX is commonly configured for 6–9 passengers, with maximum seating often around 9–10 depending on interior and certification.