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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business/utility category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with range around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop aimed at the high‑end utility/business segment, generally expected to seat about 6–9 passengers with an anticipated range roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class. The Daher TBM 960 is a fast single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilots, usually configured for 4–6 passengers with range about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a versatile single‑engine turboprop in the utility/business category, commonly carrying 6–9 passengers with range around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet (not a turboprop), typically seating about 6–10 passengers with range roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, trading short‑field versatility for higher cruise speed and jet performance.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew11111
Total Seats811686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceDaher TBMPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir DenaliTBM 960PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14201600173018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats89910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760328029086680
Standard Cabin Seats67466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,111$ 744$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310285330290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$4,150,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11111
Total Seats811686
Max Cabin Seats89910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.556.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats67466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529311065143901310023500
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cargo DoorYesYes
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52Catalyst™TBM 960PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600350050005000
Horsepower8508501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)544
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.814.8635.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.954.342.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.5455.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.712.613.416.923
Overall Height (ft)14.84.651417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.712.617
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55484090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor