Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft, while the Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a PC‑12 class competitor. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is also a pressurized single‑engine turboprop optimized for executive and mixed utility use. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Daher Kodiak 100 Series III, and Cessna SkyCourier are primarily utility/STOL (or near‑STOL) turboprops; Caravan and Kodiak are single‑engine, while SkyCourier is a twin aimed at cargo/commuter work. For range, the King Air 360 and PC‑12 NGX are typically at the top of this group (often around the 1,500–1,800 nm class depending on payload and reserves), with Denali projected in a similar long‑range bracket. The Caravan EX and Kodiak 100 generally sit mid‑pack (often roughly 900–1,200 nm), while SkyCourier is commonly in the shorter regional range class (often around 800–1,000 nm), mission‑dependent. For passenger capacity, Caravan EX, SkyCourier, and Kodiak commonly seat up to about 9 passengers in typical configurations (SkyCourier can be higher in commuter layouts), while PC‑12 and Denali are usually around 6–9, and King Air 360 often about 6–9 in executive layouts.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 3280 | 3332 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 285 | 195 | 200 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 4000 | 6000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 867 | 1100 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | — | 335 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 32 | — | 40 |