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).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.15 | — | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | 206 Turbo Stationair | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 703 | 964 | 900 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.39 | — | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | — | 3332 | — | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 174 | $ 614 | — | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 161 | 195 | 200 | 400 | 290 |
| 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 | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | — | No | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | — | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | — | 24000 | 13100 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 2000 | 4000 | 6000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 350 | 867 | 1100 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | 87 | 335 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 28.3 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 36 | 52.1 | 72 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 16.8 | — | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 9.4 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 11 | 32 | — | 35.2 | 40 |