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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at fast, all‑weather corporate and special‑mission flying. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a higher‑speed, premium step between utility singles and larger cabin twins. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and Piper M600 SLS are also pressurized singles, with the PC‑12 emphasizing a larger cabin and versatility, while the M600 SLS targets owner‑pilots with a smaller, lighter cabin. The Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are unpressurized utility turboprops optimized for rugged, short‑field, cargo and regional shuttle work, with the EX offering more power and better hot‑and‑high performance. For range, the King Air 360ER is typically the longest‑leg option here, with PC‑12 NGX and Denali generally in the long‑range single‑turboprop tier, the M600 SLS somewhat shorter, and the Caravan family usually shorter still, especially when heavily loaded. For passenger capacity, the Caravan/Grand Caravan EX commonly seat the most in commuter layouts, the King Air 360ER and PC‑12 NGX usually carry mid‑single‑digits to around nine, Denali similar, and the M600 SLS typically fewer.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew111111
Total Seats1011101086
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliCaravanGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23381600107096418031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats999129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65853280330533322200
Standard Cabin Seats878864
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 571$ 614$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303285186195290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,150,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew111111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYesYes
Total Seats1011101085
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats999129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized5.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNoNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats878864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)110651310012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A-114APT6A-140PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)36003600400050003600
Horsepower10506758671200600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)775335260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.714.8637.641.647.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)57.954.352.152.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.45.454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.54.54.94
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.612.816.816.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.44.651515.11411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)714832324020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165