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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for higher-speed, higher-altitude regional travel. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations) and offers long legs for a turboprop twin, generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a premium executive and utility platform. It commonly seats 6–9 passengers and delivers similar overall mission flexibility with typical range roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is an unpressurized single‑engine utility turboprop built for short/rough-field work, cargo, and high-cycle regional ops. It usually carries about 9–14 passengers and has shorter typical range, roughly around 900–1,100 nautical miles. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is also unpressurized and strongly STOL-focused for remote operations. It generally seats around 8–10 passengers, with typical range often around 900–1,100 nautical miles, emphasizing access over speed and altitude.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats10108
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23389641803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65853332
Standard Cabin Seats886
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303195290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$2,695,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)NoOptional
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats10108
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9129
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized5.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats886
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-140PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360040005000
Horsepower10508671200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)775335
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.741.647.25
Wingspan (ft)57.952.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.816.9
Overall Height (ft)14.415.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)713240