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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business category, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short-field work; it generally trades speed for payload, with about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 9–14 (up to around 14 in commuter configuration). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast personal/business aircraft, usually carrying 4–6 passengers (up to about 6) and delivering roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and cruise settings. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the upscale utility/executive category, known for cabin volume and versatility, typically seating 6–9 passengers in executive use (up to about 9–10) with around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. Overall, the King Air emphasizes twin‑engine capability, the Caravan maximizes utility and seats, the TBM prioritizes speed for fewer passengers, and the PC‑12 balances cabin size, range, and mission flexibility.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna CaravanDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats101068
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iCaravanTBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1560107017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats999
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)514533052908
Standard Cabin Seats8846
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 571$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312186330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$2,355,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptionalNoNoOptional
Min Crew1111
Total Seats101068
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats999
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized6.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8846
Cargo DoorYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439013100
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-114ATBM 960PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3600360035005000
Horsepower10506758501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)539
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.737.635.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.952.142.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.445
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.813.416.9
Overall Height (ft)14.41514
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)713240
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123