Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 260, Beechcraft King Air Denali, Daher TBM 910, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are turboprops, while the Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are very light jets. In range, the PC-12 NGX and Denali generally sit at the high end for this group (around the 1,600–1,800+ nautical mile class depending on configuration), with the King Air 260 typically close behind (roughly mid‑1,000s nm). The TBM 910 is also a long-range single-engine turboprop, commonly in the ~1,600 nm class. The Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV usually offer shorter range than the longest-range turboprops here, commonly around the ~1,100–1,300 nm class. For passenger capacity, the PC-12 NGX often provides the most flexible cabin and can seat up to about 8–10 in typical arrangements, while the King Air 260 and Denali are commonly configured around 6–9. The TBM 910 is typically 4–6 passengers. The M2 and Phenom 100EV usually seat about 4–6 passengers (often marketed up to ~7 with belted options).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Citation M2 | Daher TBM 910 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir Denali | M2 | TBM 910 | Phenom 100EV | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1600 | 1400 | 1730 | 1,178 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | — | 7 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 3280 | 3810 | 2908 | 3451 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,111 | $ 1,395 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 285 | 404 | 330 | 406 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $4,150,000 | $5,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Flushing | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | 11065 | 22027 | 14390 | 21280 | 13100 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | Catalyst™ | FJ44-1AP-21 | PT6A-66D | PW617F1-E | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — | — | 850 | — | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 7 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | — | 492 | 291 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 516 | — | 543 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 14.86 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 47.3 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 12.6 | 11 | 13.4 | 11 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 4.65 | 14 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 12.6 | 8.8 | — | 9 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 48 | — | 30 | 10 | 40 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46 | — | 60 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |