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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business/utility category, oriented toward higher speed, redundancy, and special‑mission flexibility. It typically offers a long range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration, and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with more in high‑density commuter arrangements. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short/rough‑field operations and cargo/passenger versatility. Its range is generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles, and it is often configured for up to about 9 passengers (or substantial cargo). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine high‑performance turboprop positioned as a premium “single‑engine business aircraft,” blending speed and comfort with good field performance. Typical range is about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, with common seating around 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller single‑engine personal/business turboprop. It usually has shorter range than the PC‑12/King Air (roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles) and typically seats about 4–6 passengers.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.15$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats101086
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233896418031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.39$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)658533322200
Standard Cabin Seats8864
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 614$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303195290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$2,695,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)NoOptionalNo
Min Crew1111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats101085
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats9129
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized5.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats8864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-140PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600400050003600
Horsepower10508671200600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)775335260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.741.647.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)57.952.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.94
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.816.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.415.11411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71324020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165