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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er 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/utility aircraft; typical passenger capacity is around 6–9. The 360ER is essentially the longer‑legs variant, trading higher fuel capacity for more range than the standard 360, while keeping broadly similar cabin size and mission profile. The Cessna Caravan is a rugged, single‑turboprop utility aircraft, commonly configured for about 9 passengers, optimized for short/rough strips and lower operating complexity; range is moderate. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the higher‑power, higher‑useful‑load evolution of the Caravan family, still typically around 9 passengers, with similar general range but better hot‑and‑high and payload capability. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger, twin‑turboprop utility/freight platform designed for high payload and volume; in passenger form it generally seats more than Caravan-class aircraft, with range aimed at regional sectors rather than long executive legs. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized, high‑performance single‑turboprop; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and generally offers longer range than Caravan-class aircraft, competing more directly with King Air missions while using one engine.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew111121
Total Seats10101010218
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaCessnaPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iKingAir 350ERCaravanGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1560233810709649001803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99912199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5145658533053332
Standard Cabin Seats8888196
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 571$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312303186195200290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$8,750,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryOptionalYes (Belted Optional)NoNoNoOptional
Min Crew111121
Total Seats10101010218
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99912199
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.5Un-PressurizedUn-PressurizedUn-Pressurized5.8
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalRefreshment CenterNoNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8888196
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYesYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-60APT6A-114APT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360036003600400060005000
Horsepower1050105067586711001200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 35
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)539775335
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.746.737.641.654.947.25
Wingspan (ft)57.957.952.152.17253.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.45.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.54.54.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.519.512.816.816.9
Overall Height (ft)14.414.41515.119.814
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.519.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7171323240