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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 1070 | 964 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 3305 | 3332 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 186 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 675 | 867 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | 335 | — | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 165 |