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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX sit in the high-end single/premium utility turboprop category, offering long regional range and comfortable executive cabins; both typically seat about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with the 360ER generally offering strong twin-engine redundancy and the PC-12 emphasizing single-engine efficiency and cabin flexibility. The Beechcraft Denali is a newer single-engine turboprop positioned as a modern, performance-focused competitor to the PC-12 class, targeting similar passenger counts and regional-to-long range missions, though final in-service specifications may vary by configuration. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a rugged utility single turboprop optimized for short/rough-field work, usually carrying roughly 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations, with moderate range compared with the executive-class aircraft. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine utility freighter/commuter designed around cargo and airline-style operations, commonly configured around 19 passengers with range oriented to short-to-medium regional legs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, pressurized twin turboprop with a business-aviation focus, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, trading utility cabin volume for higher cruise speed and efficient medium-to-long range.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew111211
Total Seats1011102188
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338160096490015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99121979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6585328033323775
Standard Cabin Seats8781966
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303285195200400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,150,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoNoNoOptional
Min Crew111211
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYesYes
Total Seats1011102188
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats99121979
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized95.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNoNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8781966
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)110652400013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)36004000600036005000
Horsepower105086711008501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines111121
Fuel Capacity (gal)775335
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.714.8641.654.947.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.954.352.17247.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.46.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.55.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.616.814.916.9
Overall Height (ft)14.44.6515.119.813.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71483235.240