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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 1070 | 964 | 900 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 3305 | 3332 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 571 | $ 614 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | 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 | 186 | 195 | 200 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 13100 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | — | 335 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 72 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | — | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.8 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | 32 | 32 | — | 40 |