Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The King Air 260 and King Air 360ER are twin‑turboprop utility aircraft; the 260 typically serves short-to-mid missions around roughly 1,500–1,700 nm with about 6–9 passengers, while the 360ER prioritizes endurance with roughly 2,000+ nm capability and a similar passenger count. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑turboprop, generally carrying 4–6 (up to ~7–8) with about 1,500–1,700 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑turboprop with strong cabin and payload flexibility, commonly 6–9 passengers and roughly 1,700–1,800 nm range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Phenom 300E is a light jet, usually 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range. The Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize jet, commonly 8–12 passengers with about 3,000–3,500 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, typically 8–10 passengers with about 3,600–4,000 nm range. The PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet, generally 6–10 passengers with about 1,800–2,000 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation Longitude | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.23 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350ER | Longitude | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | G280 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 2338 | 3500 | 1730 | 2,010 | 3600 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 6585 | — | 2908 | 6914 | 15550 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,324 | $ 2,500 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 303 | 481 | 330 | 464 | 481 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $8,750,000 | $29,965,000 | $4,450,000 | $9,650,000 | $24,900,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | — | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 9.7 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Center | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | 25400 | 14390 | 25560 | 25000 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | No | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 6600 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | HTF7700L | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | — | 850 | — | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 775 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 7665 | — | 3360 | 7624 | — | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | 757 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 73.2 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 66.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 68.9 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 63 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 25.2 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 25.9 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 19.4 | — | 16.75 | 21.4 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 16.5 | — | 14.8 | 17.7 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 112 | — | 10 | 154 | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | — |