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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Tecnam P2006t vs Tecnam P2012

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized, single‑pilot capable business/utility turboprops aimed at fast regional travel. The 360ER is a twin‑engine cabin‑class aircraft with a typical range around 1,800–2,000+ nm (mission dependent) and usually seats about 6–9 passengers. The PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine cabin‑class turboprop with a similar typical range (roughly 1,700–1,900 nm) and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers, trading one engine for strong payload flexibility and short/rough-field utility. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, unpressurized single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short hops, high payload, and austere strips; it typically seats 9–14 passengers, with range commonly around 900–1,200 nm depending on load and tanks. The Tecnam P2012 is an unpressurized twin‑piston commuter designed for airline-style regional legs, usually seating 9–11 passengers, with range roughly 700–900 nm. The Tecnam P2006T is a light twin‑piston trainer/touring aircraft, typically 4 seats, with range around 600–800 nm.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGXTecnam P2006TTecnam P2012
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.15$ 2.78$ 0.96
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10108410
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPilatusTecnamTecnam
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGrand Caravan EXPC-12 NGXP2006TP2012
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAEASA
Max Range (nm)23389641803669950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.39$ 0.46$ 0.24
Max Cabin Seats91298
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)658533327482937
Standard Cabin Seats8868
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 614$ 793$ 144
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin GTN 650Garmin G1000 Nxi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303195290150190
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$2,695,000$5,350,000 $625,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)NoOptional
Min Crew1111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats10108410
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats91298
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized5.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8868
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-140PT6E-67XP912 S3TEO-540-C1A
TBO (hrs)36004000500020002000
Horsepower10508671200100375
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 35
No. of Engines11122
Fuel Capacity (gal)77533552.8198
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGas / MoGasAvGas
TBO (yrs)1512
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Fuel Burn (gph)9
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.741.647.2528.538.7
Wingspan (ft)57.952.153.3337.446
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.4544.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.934.4
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.816.9
Overall Height (ft)14.415.1148.514.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)713240