Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at higher-speed corporate and special-mission work, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop that competes in the executive/utility space with strong short/rough-field versatility. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is an unpressurized, single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged regional transport and cargo. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop positioned as a smaller, owner‑flown personal/business aircraft. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a high‑performance piston single (turbocharged) commonly used for personal, training, and light utility roles. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest‑leg option in this set, with the PC‑12 NGX close behind; the M600 SLS typically offers solid cross‑country capability but less than the larger turboprops. The Caravan EX tends to trade speed and range for payload and simplicity, and the Turbo Stationair usually has the shortest range. For passenger capacity, the Caravan EX typically carries the most (often up to about 9), the King Air 360ER and PC‑12 NGX commonly seat around 6–9 depending on interior, the Turbo Stationair is typically 4–6, and the M600 SLS is typically 5–6.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | 206 Turbo Stationair | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 703 | 964 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 12 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | — | 3332 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 174 | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 161 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $745,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | — | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 12 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | — | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 2000 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 350 | 867 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 87 | 335 | — | 260 |
| Fuel Type | — | AvGas | — | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 28.3 | 41.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 36 | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.1 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 9.4 | 15.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 11 | 32 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 165 |