Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Tecnam P2006t vs Tecnam P2012"
By category, the Tecnam P2006T is a light twin piston aircraft suited to training and short regional hops, while the Diamond DA62 is a modern light twin piston geared toward efficient private and small-business travel. The Tecnam P2012 is a twin‑turboprop commuter utility aircraft for short-haul regional service. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility workhorse optimized for rugged, short-field operations. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium single‑turboprop business/utility aircraft bridging charter, corporate, and special-mission roles. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft emphasizing higher speed, payload, and runway flexibility. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize business jet focused on fast, high-altitude travel. For range, the P2006T and DA62 are typically shortest, the P2012 and Caravan EX cover short-to-mid regional legs, the PC‑12 NGX and King Air 360ER reach longer turboprop distances, and the Praetor 600 is longest and fastest for intercity and near intercontinental missions. For passenger capacity, the P2006T is about 4, the DA62 about 5–7, the Praetor 600 about 8–12, the King Air 360ER about 9, the PC‑12 NGX about 6–9, the Caravan EX about 9–14, and the P2012 about 9–11.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Tecnam P2006T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 1.18 | $ 6.74 | $ 2.78 | $ 0.96 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Pilatus | Tecnam |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | DA62 | Praetor 600 | PC-12 NGX | P2006T |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 964 | 1283 | 4018 | 1803 | 669 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.24 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3332 | 1565 | — | — | 748 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | $ 225 | $ 3,141 | $ 793 | $ 144 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 195 | 190 | 542 | 290 | 150 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $1,290,000 | $20,995,000 | $5,350,000 | $625,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | Optional | Yes | — | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | — | 9.7 | 5.8 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | — | Galley | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 27140 | 13100 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | AE330 | HTF7500E | PT6E-67XP | 912 S3 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 1800 | On-Condition | 5000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 867 | 180 | — | 1200 | 100 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 18 | ISA + 35 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 335 | 89 | 1963 | — | 52.8 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | AvGas / MoGas |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 86 | — | 402 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 7528 | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 41.6 | 30.1 | 68.1 | 47.25 | 28.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 52.1 | 47.8 | 70.5 | 53.33 | 37.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 6.8 | 5 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 6 | 4.9 | 3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 16.8 | — | 24.1 | 16.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.1 | 9.3 | 21 | 14 | 8.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | 21.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 32 | — | 45 | 40 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — |