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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑pilot-capable turboprops aimed at efficient regional missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel with jet performance. In category terms, the King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop, the PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, and the PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet. For range, the PC-12 NGX generally offers the longest reach among the turboprops, typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The King Air 360 is usually in a similar but slightly shorter band, roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration. The PC‑24’s range is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, varying with passengers, luggage, and cruise profile. Passenger capacity commonly differs by layout: the PC‑12 NGX is typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, the King Air 360 often seats about 6–9 as well, and the PC‑24 typically carries about 6–10 passengers in executive seating.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats1086
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)51456680
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptionalOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats1086
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats866
Cargo DoorYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower10501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)539
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.747.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.953.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.555.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.923
Overall Height (ft)14.41417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.517
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)714090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor