Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G280 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | G280 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 2338 | 1730 | 3600 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 6585 | 2908 | 15550 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 303 | 330 | 481 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $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 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 9.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Center | — | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | 14390 | 25000 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 6600 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | HTF7250G | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 850 | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 775 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 7624 | — | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 66.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 63 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 25.9 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | — | 21.4 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 5.4 | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | — | 17.7 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | — | 154 | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | — | — | Flat Floor |