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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a premium, higher‑performance utility and business aircraft. It typically offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers depending on interior and payload. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, pressurized single‑engine turboprop aimed at the high‑end owner/operator and corporate market, broadly comparable to the PC‑12 class. Published targets place it around about a 1,500+ nm range with typical seating around 6–9. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, unpressurized single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short/rough strips and high payload. It generally trades speed and altitude comfort for practicality, with typical range around 900–1,000+ nm and seating commonly 9–14 in commuter layouts (often fewer in executive configurations). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop emphasizing long range and refined cabin comfort, typically around 1,700–1,800+ nm range and usually 6–9 passengers in executive seating (up to about 10).

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats1011108
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233816009641803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)658532803332
Standard Cabin Seats8786
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303285195290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,150,000$2,695,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew1111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats1011108
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats99129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55Un-Pressurized5.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106513100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A-140PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360040005000
Horsepower10508671200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 35
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)775335
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.714.8641.647.25
Wingspan (ft)57.954.352.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.54.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.616.816.9
Overall Height (ft)14.44.6515.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71483240