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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 RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
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 Seats8910107910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37606585290869141555037756680
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 TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 FlushingYes (Belted Optional)No1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11112111
Total Seats8106910886
Max Cabin Seats899107910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.56.29.49.295.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats68478666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293143902556025000240001310023500
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWDFWDFWD
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ATBM 960Canada PW535E1HTF7250GPT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600360035005000On-Condition360050005000
Horsepower85010508508501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines1122212
Fuel Capacity (gal)544775
Thrust (lbs)336076243435
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)14.814.416.7521.413.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.13.65.43.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.514.817.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55711015435.24090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74