Compare Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360ER vs Piper M350
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350ER | M350 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $8,750,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,324 | $ 285 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.37 | $ 1.34 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 303 | 213 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 2338 | 1343 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 6585 | 1308 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 12590 | 16600 | 4358 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 16500 | 4340 |
| MLW (lbs) | 12500 | 15675 | 4123 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 11000 | 13000 | 4123 |
| BOW (lbs) | 8830 | 10215 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 8740 | 9915 | 3050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 6585 | 1308 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2170 | 2785 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3645 | 5192 | 720 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 588 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 115 | 1193 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 550 | 1150 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 13 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 350 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | - | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 775 | 120 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | Optional | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Yes (Belted Optional) | - |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Center | - |
| Galley Location | - | FWD | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | - | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.58 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 303 | 213 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 256 | 238 | 213 |
| Vref (kias) | - | 104 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 80 | 82 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 2338 | 1343 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1038 | 2271 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2111 | 4057 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | - | 1087 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2090 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3099 | 7675 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | - | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2845 | 2728 | 1968 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2450 | 2400 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 35000 | 35000 | 25000 |