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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop, typically chosen for redundancy, short/medium missions, and flexible utility. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer‑generation single‑engine turboprop positioned as a modern, high‑performance alternative with simplified operations compared with twins. The Daher TBM 910 is also a single‑engine turboprop, oriented toward fast, owner‑pilot travel and efficient point‑to‑point flying. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop known for rugged utility, cabin volume, and operating from shorter or less‑developed runways. On range, the TBM 910 generally emphasizes longer, faster business trips for its size class, while the PC‑12 NGX also offers long range but often with greater payload flexibility. The King Air 260 typically covers solid mid‑range missions with twin‑engine capability, and the Denali is aimed at competitive long‑range single‑engine missions, though final figures depend on certification and configuration. For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 NGX and King Air 260 commonly seat more passengers in typical layouts than the TBM 910, while the Denali is expected to fall in the same general mid‑cabin class as other premium singles, with seating driven by interior choices.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats81168
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir DenaliTBM 910PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1420160017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats899
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376032802908
Standard Cabin Seats6746
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,111$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310285330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$4,150,000$4,250,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew1111
Total Seats81168
Max Cabin Seats899
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.556.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats6746
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293110651439013100
Galley LocationMID
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52Catalyst™PT6A-66DPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360035005000
Horsepower8508501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)544291
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.814.8635.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.954.342.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.545
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.712.613.416.9
Overall Height (ft)14.84.6514.314
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.712.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55483040
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123