Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop positioned for business and utility missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with a practical range roughly around 1,500–1,700 nm depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are single‑engine utility/STOL turboprops optimized for rugged, short-field work; the Caravan generally seats up to about 9 passengers (more in commuter layouts) with roughly 900–1,200 nm range, while the Kodiak is typically up to about 9 passengers with broadly similar, often near‑1,000 nm class range, emphasizing backcountry performance. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficiency in the executive category, usually 6–9 passengers, with range commonly around 1,700–1,900 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop bridging executive and utility roles, typically 6–9 passengers, with a long range often around 1,500–1,800 nm, standing out for cabin/cargo flexibility versus most peers.