Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX sit in the pressurized single/dual‑turboprop “executive utility” class, but the 360ER is a twin while the PC‑12 NGX is a large single; both typically offer long legs for their class, generally around the 1,500–2,000+ nm range depending on load, with seating commonly arranged for about 6–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized high‑performance single turboprops optimized for speed and owner‑pilot operation; they usually carry about 4–6 passengers in comfort and offer roughly 1,000–1,700 nm range profiles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin turboprop with a cabin-class feel and higher cruise speeds than most turboprops; it typically seats about 6–8 passengers and offers mid‑to‑long range often around 1,200–1,800 nm. The Cessna SkyCourier is a rugged, unpressurized utility twin aimed at cargo and short-haul passenger work; it carries far more people (up to roughly 19) but trades that for shorter typical ranges, often under about 1,000–1,200 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna SkyCourier | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | — | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | SkyCourier | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 900 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | — | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | — | 2908 | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | — | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 200 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $7,375,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | Yes | — | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-65SC | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 6000 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1100 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | — | 260 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 54.9 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 72 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | — | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | — | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | — | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 19.8 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — | — | 165 |