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

The Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 are twin‑turboprop aircraft in the same family, with similar categories and missions, but the 360 is positioned as the higher‑end variant with more cabin refinement and typically slightly better usable range depending on configuration. Both generally seat about 7–9 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, larger single‑engine turboprop concept aimed above traditional single‑engine utility types; it is expected to carry roughly 6–9 passengers and to offer a longer range than many light turboprops, though exact in‑service figures depend on final certification and options. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet rather than a turboprop, designed for higher cruise speeds and jet comfort while retaining strong short/rough‑field capability; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and offers a range broadly comparable to, or somewhat greater than, many turboprops in this class, depending on payload and reserves. Overall, the King Airs emphasize proven twin‑turboprop versatility, Denali targets efficient single‑engine performance with more cabin size, and the PC‑24 targets jet speed with flexible runway access.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft KingAir DenaliPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.20$ 4.08$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats810116
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospacePilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350iKingAir DenaliPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1420156016002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.53$ 0.68$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats89910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760514532806680
Standard Cabin Seats6876
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,311$ 1,111$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310312285440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$7,650,000$4,150,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 FlushingOptional1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Total Seats810116
Max Cabin Seats89910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.559.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptionalNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6876
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152931106523500
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ACatalyst™FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360036005000
Horsepower8501050
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 23
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)544539
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.714.8652.2
Wingspan (ft)57.957.954.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.54.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.512.623
Overall Height (ft)14.814.44.6517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.512.617
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55714890
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor