Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx"

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop optimized for short‑to‑medium missions, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,700 nm of range and seating commonly around 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Beechcraft King Air Denali (in development) is a larger, faster single‑engine turboprop intended to compete at the top of the utility/owner‑flown segment, targeting about 1,600 nm range with seating typically in the 6–9 passenger class. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑jet aimed at faster, higher‑altitude trips, generally around 1,300–1,550 nm range and usually 5–7 passenger seating. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop with jet‑like cruise, typically about 1,700–1,900 nm of range and commonly 6–7 passengers in an executive cabin. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a versatile single‑engine turboprop emphasizing payload and rough‑field capability, generally around 1,700–1,800 nm of range with typical seating of 6–9 (and higher-density configurations possible).