Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The King Air 260 and 360 are pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft; both typically seat about 6–9 passengers, with the 360 generally offering more cabin comfort and useful range, and both commonly flying roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves. The King Air Denali is a newer, single‑engine turboprop in the PC‑12 class, aimed at about 6–9 passengers with an expected range around 1,600 nm. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a smaller, pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft, generally 4–6 seats and around 800–1,000 nm range. The Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are unpressurized single‑engine utility turboprops; typical seating is 9–14 depending on configuration, with ranges commonly around 900–1,100 nm. The SkyCourier is a larger unpressurized twin‑turboprop utility aircraft, often arranged for roughly 19 passengers, with range around 900–1,200 nm. The Kodiak 100 Series III is an unpressurized STOL utility turboprop, commonly up to about 10 seats, with roughly 900–1,100 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop, typically 6–9 passengers and about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, typically 6–10 passengers, with about 1,800–2,000+ nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir Denali | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 1600 | 703 | 1070 | 964 | 900 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 3280 | — | 3305 | 3332 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,111 | $ 174 | $ 571 | $ 614 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 285 | 161 | 186 | 195 | 200 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $4,150,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | 1 Flushing | — | No | No | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5 | — | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | No | — | No | No | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | 11065 | — | — | — | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | — | 2000 | 3600 | 4000 | 6000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | — | 350 | 675 | 867 | 1100 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | — | 87 | — | 335 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 28.3 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 36 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 72 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 5.4 | — | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 9.4 | 15 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 48 | 11 | 32 | 32 | — | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |