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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized single-aisle turboprop airplanes aimed at efficient regional missions, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high-speed, owner-flown oriented single-engine turboprop, and the Leonardo AW139 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter suited to point-to-point access without runways. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest-legged of the airplanes (roughly up to about 1,800–2,000 nm depending on load and reserves). The PC-12 NGX typically sits next (about 1,500–1,800 nm), while the TBM 960 offers similar but often slightly lower practical range when flown fast (about 1,200–1,700 nm). The AW139’s range is markedly shorter (commonly around 500–700 nm, mission dependent). For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER usually seats around 6–9, the PC-12 NGX around 6–10, and the TBM 960 typically 4–6 in comfort. The AW139 can carry more people than the fixed-wing types, commonly around 8–12 passengers in VIP/utility configurations, with higher-density layouts possible.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.25$ 11.69$ 2.78
Min Crew1121
Total Seats106178
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERTBM 960AW139PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233817305731803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.56$ 0.69$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9—159
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)658529084701—
Standard Cabin Seats84156
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 744$ 1,929$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000EFISHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303330165290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,450,000 $15,900,000 $5,350,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)No—Optional
Min Crew1121
Cargo DoorOptional——Yes
Total Seats106178
Galley LocationFWDMID——
Max Cabin Seats9—159
Lavatory LocationAFT——FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.2—5.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Center——No
Standard Cabin Seats84156
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ATBM 960PT6C-67CPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3600350050005000
Horsepower105085016791200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49—ISA + 35
No. of Engines1—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)775—414—
Fuel Type——JetFuel—
Usable Fuel (gal)———402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.735.354.747.25
Wingspan (ft)57.942.1—53.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.54—5
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.1—4.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.513.4—16.9
Overall Height (ft)14.4—16.414
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1——4.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71——40
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123282—
Rotor Diameter (ft)——54.7—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——120—