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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Cessna Citation M2 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 3.45 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | M2 | XLS+ | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 1400 | 1906 | 1730 | 1803 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 3810 | 7540 | 2908 | — | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 404 | 430 | 330 | 290 | 213 |
| 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 | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | No | Galley | — | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | — | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 22027 | 25230 | 14390 | 13100 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW545C | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | 850 | 1200 | 350 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 492 | — | — | — | 120 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1965 | 4119 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 516 | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 42.6 | 52.5 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 47.3 | 56.3 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 11 | 18.5 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14 | 17.2 | — | 14 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 8.8 | 14.3 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 10 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46 | 80 | — | — | 13 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 |