Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Tecnam P2006t vs Tecnam P2012
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized, turbine-powered executive/utility aircraft in the light business/utility category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in comfort, with long ranges broadly around 1,500–2,000+ nm depending on configuration and reserves; the PC-12 generally emphasizes single-engine simplicity and cabin volume, while the 360ER is a twin-turboprop with strong runway and redundancy advantages. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations, usually seating roughly 9–14 (with common airline-style layouts around 9–12) and offering mid-to-long regional range typically around 900–1,200+ nm. The Diamond DA62 is a modern piston twin in the personal/corporate touring category, usually configured for 5–7 seats, with range commonly around 1,000–1,200+ nm. The Tecnam P2006T is a light piston twin trainer/tourer, generally 4 seats with shorter regional range on the order of ~600–800 nm. The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a twin-engine commuter utility aircraft aimed at short regional routes, typically 9–11 passengers with range roughly ~600–1,000 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Tecnam P2006T | Tecnam P2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.78 | $ 0.96 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Pilatus | Tecnam | Tecnam |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | DA62 | PC-12 NGX | P2006T | P2012 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 964 | 1283 | 1803 | 669 | 950 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.24 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3332 | 1565 | — | 748 | 2937 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | $ 225 | $ 793 | $ 144 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin GTN 650 | Garmin G1000 Nxi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 195 | 190 | 290 | 150 | 190 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $1,290,000 | $5,350,000 | $625,000 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | — | Optional | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | — | 5.8 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 13100 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | AE330 | PT6E-67XP | 912 S3 | TEO-540-C1A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 1800 | 5000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 867 | 180 | 1200 | 100 | 375 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 35 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 335 | 89 | — | 52.8 | 198 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | AvGas / MoGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 86 | 402 | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | 15 | 12 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 41.6 | 30.1 | 47.25 | 28.5 | 38.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 52.1 | 47.8 | 53.33 | 37.4 | 46 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 5 | 4 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.9 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 16.8 | — | 16.9 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.1 | 9.3 | 14 | 8.5 | 14.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 32 | — | 40 | — | — |