Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft; the 360 typically covers about 1,500 nautical miles, while the 360ER adds extra fuel for roughly 1,800+ nautical miles. Both are usually configured for around 6–9 passengers, with optional higher-density layouts. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine, pressurized turboprop positioned as a PC‑12-class competitor; published targets are roughly 1,600 nautical miles and typical executive seating around 6–9. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine, pressurized turboprop with about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically 6–9 passengers, but it can be configured for more in utility layouts. The Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are single‑engine, unpressurized utility turboprops; range is commonly about 900–1,000 nautical miles, with typical seating up to 9 passengers. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger, twin‑turboprop utility aircraft, generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles and typically 19 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 1600 | 1070 | 964 | 900 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 3280 | 3305 | 3332 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 285 | 186 | 195 | 200 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | — | — | — | 13100 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | — | 3600 | 4000 | 6000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | 675 | 867 | 1100 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | — | — | 335 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 72 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | — | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | 48 | 32 | 32 | — | 40 |