Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop positioned as a robust, all‑weather utility and business aircraft. It typically offers the longest range of this group at roughly 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles (depending on payload and reserves) and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is the only light jet here, aimed at faster point‑to‑point business travel. Its range is generally around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 6–9 passengers, with speed and high‑altitude performance as the differentiators. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop known for versatility and short/rough‑field capability. It typically ranges about 1,600–1,800 nautical miles and is commonly configured for 6–9 passengers, sometimes more in high‑density commuter arrangements. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller single‑engine turboprop focused on owner‑pilot use. It generally has the shortest range here at about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles and typically seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | — | 260 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |