Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the upcoming Beechcraft King Air Denali sit in the pressurized twin‑turboprop (360ER) versus pressurized single‑turboprop (Denali) business/utility category. The 360ER is optimized for longer endurance and redundancy, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range depending on payload and reserves, with typical seating around 6–9 passengers (up to about 11 in high‑density). Denali is aimed at efficient single‑engine business travel, targeting about 1,600 nm range and typically 6–8 passengers. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged, high‑wing utility/STOL single turboprop, generally shorter‑range (about 1,000–1,200 nm) but capable of carrying up to 9 passengers in a commuter layout (often 6–8 in mixed‑mission). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance pressurized single‑turboprop personal/business aircraft with the longest typical range here (about 1,700 nm) but fewer seats, commonly 4–6 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a versatile pressurized single‑turboprop with strong payload/cabin utility, about 1,600–1,800 nm range, and typically 6–9 passengers (up to 9).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | 14390 | 13100 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | — | 14 |
| 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 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — |