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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop in the light business category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range, balancing cabin comfort with short‑field capability. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and Daher TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprops: the PC‑12 NGX is a versatile utility/business aircraft often configured for 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range, while the TBM 960 is a faster, owner‑pilot‑oriented aircraft generally seating 4–6 (up to ~6–8 depending on layout) with about 1,500–1,700 nm range. The Cessna Citation M2 is a very light jet, typically 4–6 passengers with about 1,100–1,300 nm range, optimized for shorter missions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑light/midsize‑cabin jet, commonly 7–9 passengers with about 1,900–2,100 nm range, offering a larger cabin and longer legs than the M2. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, usually 4–6 passengers with about 1,000–1,300 nm range, suited to efficient regional travel.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation M2Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 3.45$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 1.34
Min Crew11211—
Total Seats10810686
Flight RulesIFR——IFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iM2XLS+TBM 960PC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156014001906173018031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats979—9—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)5145381075402908—1308
Standard Cabin Seats868464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,395$ 2,303$ 744$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312404430330290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$5,150,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Aircraft Type———Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptional—
Min Crew11211—
Total Seats10810686
Galley LocationFWD—FWDMID——
Max Cabin Seats979—9—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.59.36.25.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoGalley—No—
Standard Cabin Seats868464
Crew Rest—NoNo———
Jump Seat—NoNo———
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—22027252301439013100—
Cargo Door————Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-1AP-21PW545CTBM 960PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)360035005000350050002000
Horsepower1050——8501200350
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 35—
No. of Engines122—11
Fuel Capacity (gal)539492———120
Thrust (lbs)—19654119———
Fuel Burn (lbph)—516————
Usable Fuel (gal)————402—
Fuel Type—————AvGas
TBO (yrs)—————12
Fuel Delivery—————Fuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.742.652.535.347.2529
Wingspan (ft)57.947.356.342.153.3343
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.85.5454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.85.74.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)19.51118.513.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.41417.2—1411.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.9—4.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.58.814.3———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71—10—4020
Aisle Step (ft)—0.40.7———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—4680——13
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———123—165