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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

By category, the King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft; the King Air Denali is a newer pressurized single‑engine turboprop aimed at business/regional missions; the Turbo Stationair is a high‑performance single‑engine piston utility aircraft; the Grand Caravan EX and Kodiak 100 Series III are single‑engine turboprop utility/STOL types; the SkyCourier is a twin‑turboprop high‑payload commuter/freighter; the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop executive aircraft optimized for speed; and the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop executive/utility benchmark. On range, the 360ER and PC‑12 NGX are typically the longest‑legged of this group, with the Avanti EVO also offering strong trip lengths. Denali is expected to be competitive among pressurized singles, while Grand Caravan EX, SkyCourier, and Kodiak generally trade range for payload and short/rough‑field capability. Turbo Stationair range varies with loading but is generally shorter than the turboprops. For passengers, Turbo Stationair and Kodiak commonly seat roughly 6–10, PC‑12/Denali/King Air 360ER and Avanti typically about 6–9 in executive layouts, Grand Caravan EX about 9–14, and SkyCourier about 19 (passenger version).

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Turbo StationairCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 1.08$ 3.15——$ 2.78
Min Crew11—1211
Total Seats10116102188
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaCessnaPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERKingAir Denali206 Turbo StationairGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338160070396490015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.18$ 0.39——$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99—121979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65853280—3332—3775—
Standard Cabin Seats87481966
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 174$ 614——$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303285161195200400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,150,000 $745,000 $2,695,000$7,375,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Flushing—NoNoNoOptional
Min Crew11—1211
Cargo DoorOptional——YesYes—Yes
Total Seats10116102188
Galley LocationFWD——————
Max Cabin Seats99—121979
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT————FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55—Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized95.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo—NoNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats87481966
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—11065———2400013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—————6600—
Engine
FADECYes—NoYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACatalyst™TIO-540-AJ1APT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3600—20004000600036005000
Horsepower1050—35086711008501200
Flat RatingISA + 10——ISA + 24—ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines1111121
Fuel Capacity (gal)775—87335———
Fuel Type——AvGas————
TBO (yrs)——12————
Fuel Delivery——Fuel Injected————
Fuel Burn (gph)—————100—
Usable Fuel (gal)——————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.714.8628.341.654.947.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.954.33652.17247.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.53.65.4—6.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.24.5—5.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.612.116.8—14.916.9
Overall Height (ft)14.44.659.415.119.813.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.1———3.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.6—————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71481132—35.240