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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a short‑ to mid‑range corporate and utility aircraft, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior and mission, with range generally in the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot travel; it usually seats 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to around 6 total occupants) and offers longer legs for its class, commonly around the 1,500‑nautical‑mile range area. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine turboprop with strong payload and cabin volume for corporate, charter, and utility work; it commonly accommodates 6 to 9 passengers and provides range typically around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on loading. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, stepping up in category with higher cruise speeds and jet mission flexibility; it generally carries about 6 to 10 passengers and offers range broadly around 2,000 nautical miles, varying with reserves and cabin configuration.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Daher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250TBM 910PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1420173018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats8910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376029086680
Standard Cabin Seats6466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 744$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310330290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$4,250,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8686
Max Cabin Seats8910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)15293143901310023500
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cargo DoorYesYes
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-66DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600350050005000
Horsepower8508501200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)544291
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.835.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.942.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.5455.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.713.416.923
Overall Height (ft)14.814.31417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)55304090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor