Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑turboprop executive/utility aircraft, usually 6–9 passengers, with broadly similar or slightly longer range, roughly 1,700–1,900 nm. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for hauling people or cargo; it commonly seats up to about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with shorter range, roughly 900–1,200 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, generally 6–10 passengers, trading turboprop runway flexibility for higher cruise speed and a range around 1,800–2,000 nm. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin‑engine helicopter for EMS/corporate roles, typically 6–7 passengers (plus crew) with range around 350–450 nm. The MD Helicopters MD 530F is a light single‑engine helicopter, usually carrying about 4 passengers (plus pilot), with range roughly 200–300 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | MD Helicopters MD 530F | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 6.05 | $ 3.15 | $ 3.59 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bell | Cessna | MD Helicotpers | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | 429WLG GlobalRanger | Grand Caravan EX | MD 530F | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 381 | 964 | 216 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 2528 | 3332 | 1509 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 931 | $ 614 | $ 480 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G500H | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 154 | 195 | 134 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $7,700,000 | $2,695,000 | $ 3,400,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | — | No | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | — | Un-Pressurized | — | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | — | No | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PW207D1 | PT6A-140 | 250-C30 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 4000 | 2000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1100 | 867 | 650 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 216.9 | 335 | 64 | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | 35 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 43 | 41.6 | 32.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | — | 52.1 | — | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5 | 5.4 | — | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 6.58 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 12.39 | 15.1 | 8.7 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 32 | — | 40 | 90 |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — | — | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 36 | — | 27.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 130 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |