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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er 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 Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft; the 260 is typically used for shorter regional missions, while the 360ER is the long‑range variant with substantially greater endurance. Both generally seat about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast owner‑pilot travel; it typically carries 4–6 passengers and offers long single‑pilot range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is also a single‑engine turboprop but larger and more utility‑oriented, commonly seating 6–9 and offering strong range with excellent short/rough‑field capability. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a distinctive twin‑turboprop positioned closer to light jets in speed; it usually seats 6–8 with solid medium‑to‑long range. Stepping into jets, the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet for high‑speed regional missions, typically 6–9 passengers with medium range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and shorter runways, usually 6–10 passengers with medium range. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, carrying roughly 8–10 with the longest range of this group.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360ERDaher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.37$ 2.25$ 3.88$ 6.57—$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew11112111
Total Seats81061010886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR——IFRIFR—
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDaher TBMEmbraerGulfstreamPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350ERTBM 960Phenom 300EG280Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1420233817302,0103600153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.55$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.82—$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats89—10107910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760658529086914155503775—6680
Standard Cabin Seats68468666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,324$ 744$ 1,758$ 3,168—$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310303330464481400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$8,750,000$4,450,000$9,650,000$24,900,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—————
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 FlushingYes (Belted Optional)No1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11112111
Total Seats8106910886
Max Cabin Seats89—9107910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—AFTAFT—FWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.56.29.49.295.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Center—GalleyGalleyNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats68478666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293—143902556025000240001310023500
Cargo Door—Optional————YesYes
Galley Location—FWDMIDFWDFWD——FWD
Crew Rest———NoNo——No
Jump Seat———NoNo——No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————58006600——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ATBM 960Canada PW535E1HTF7250GPT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600360035005000On-Condition360050005000
Horsepower8501050850——8501200—
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines11—22212
Fuel Capacity (gal)544775——————
Thrust (lbs)———33607624——3435
Fuel Burn (lbph)———757————
Fuel Burn (gph)—————100——
Usable Fuel (gal)——————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.735.351.266.947.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.957.942.152.166347.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.545.16.96.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.96.35.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.513.417.225.914.916.923
Overall Height (ft)14.814.4—16.7521.413.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.1—3.65.43.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.5—14.817.7——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5571—1015435.24090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123—————
Aisle Step (ft)———0.30.3——Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———74————