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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast, high‑redundancy corporate and special‑mission aircraft. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers depending on layout, with a practical range roughly in the 1,500–1,700 nm class. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short‑field, and cargo/commuter work; it commonly seats 9–14 in passenger configurations and generally offers shorter range, around 900–1,200 nm depending on variant and load. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots, usually seating 4–6 with range around 1,500–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium single‑engine turboprop with a large cabin and strong payload flexibility; it often seats 6–9 and typically ranges about 1,500–1,800 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a lower‑capacity, owner‑flown single‑engine turboprop; it generally seats up to 5–6 with range around 1,200–1,400 nm.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Cessna CaravanDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew11111
Total Seats810686
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 250CaravanTBM 910PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14201070173018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats899
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3760330529082200
Standard Cabin Seats68464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 571$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310186330290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$2,355,000$4,250,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew11111
Total Seats810685
Max Cabin Seats899
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized6.25.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats68464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293143901310012600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-114APT6A-66DPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)36003600350050003600
Horsepower8506758501200600
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)544291260
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.837.635.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)57.952.142.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.4454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)16.712.813.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.81514.31411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5532304020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165