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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 are twin‑turboprop utility/exec aircraft in the same family; both typically carry about 6–9 passengers depending on interior, with the 360 generally offering the more premium cabin and greater capability. In range terms, the King Air 260 is roughly in the ~1,700 nm class, while the King Air 360 is typically around ~1,800 nm. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop aimed at the upper end of the single market, broadly comparable in mission to the PC‑12; it is expected to seat about 6–9 passengers and target about ~1,600 nm of range (program specifications may vary with certification and options). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop known for utility and short/rough‑field flexibility; it commonly carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly ~1,800 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet rather than a turboprop, optimized for speed and jet operating profiles while retaining access to shorter runways; it typically carries about 6–10 passengers and is generally around ~2,000 nm range, depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft KingAir DenaliPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.20$ 4.08$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew11111
Total Seats8101186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospacePilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350iKingAir DenaliPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14201560160018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.53$ 0.68$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats899910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760514532806680
Standard Cabin Seats68766
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,311$ 1,111$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310312285290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$7,650,000$4,150,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingOptional1 FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11111
Total Seats8101186
Max Cabin Seats899910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.555.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptionalNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats68766
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293110651310023500
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Cargo DoorYesYes
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600360050005000
Horsepower85010501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines11112
Fuel Capacity (gal)544539
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.714.8647.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.957.954.353.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.54.555.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.512.616.923
Overall Height (ft)14.814.44.651417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.512.617
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5571484090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor