Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 family are twin‑engine turboprops in the light business/utility category, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The King Air 260 is aimed at shorter missions, with range generally around the 1,500–1,700 nm class, while the King Air 360 adds capability and cabin refinement with range typically in the ~1,800 nm class. The King Air 360ER is the long‑range variant, pushing into roughly the ~2,500 nm class, and it’s the choice when endurance and payload flexibility matter more than minimum operating cost. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficient personal/business travel, usually seating 4–6 passengers with range around ~1,500–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine utility/business turboprop with a larger, more flexible cabin, commonly 6–9 passengers, and range roughly ~1,700–1,800 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a premium single‑engine personal turboprop, typically 4–6 passengers, with range around ~1,400–1,500 nm.