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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a higher‑end business and utility aircraft, emphasizing redundancy, short/rough‑field flexibility, and strong climb and cruise performance. It typically offers a range around 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and commonly seats 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-density configurations possible. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop known for versatility and operating economics while still targeting premium owner‑operator and charter missions. Its range is generally in the roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nautical mile class, and it usually carries 6 to 9 passengers in typical executive arrangements, with maximum seating higher in commuter-style configurations. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in a lighter, owner‑pilot category, optimized for personal and small business travel. Its range is typically around 1,400 to 1,500 nautical miles, and it generally accommodates about 4 to 6 passengers in practical use (up to 6 seats including the pilot), making it the smallest-capacity option of the three.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats1086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)51452200
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptionalOptionalNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats1085
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats864
Cargo DoorYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60APT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)360050003600
Horsepower10501200600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)539260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.747.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)57.953.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.554.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.41411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)714020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165