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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360ER are conventional twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the same family: the 260 is the lighter, shorter‑range option, while the 360ER is the long‑range, higher‑end variant, typically giving the best range of the group. Both generally seat about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, larger single‑engine turboprop positioned as a modern alternative to traditional twins; it targets similar cabin counts to a PC‑12, typically around 6–9, with range expected to be competitive but generally below the longest‑leg 360ER. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a distinctive high‑speed twin turboprop, often used where jet‑like cruise speed matters; it commonly carries about 6–8 passengers and offers solid mid‑to‑long range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a rugged, single‑engine turboprop known for utility and cabin flexibility; it typically seats 6–9 in executive layouts (more in high‑density) and delivers strong range, usually competitive with or better than the King Air 260 and often comparable to many mid‑range twins, though not typically exceeding the 360ER.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.37$ 4.08—$ 2.78
Min Crew11111
Total Seats8101188
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospacePiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14202338160015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.55$ 0.68—$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats89979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760658532803775—
Standard Cabin Seats68766
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,324$ 1,111—$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310303285400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$8,750,000$4,150,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew11111
Total Seats8101188
Max Cabin Seats89979
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.5595.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CenterNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats68766
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293—110652400013100
Cargo Door—Optional——Yes
Galley Location—FWD———
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———6600—
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)36003600—36005000
Horsepower8501050—8501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10—ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines11121
Fuel Capacity (gal)544775———
Fuel Burn (gph)———100—
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.714.8647.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.957.954.347.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.54.56.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.85.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.512.614.916.9
Overall Height (ft)14.814.44.6513.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.512.6——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55714835.240