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

In category terms, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑engine turboprop optimized for corporate and special‑mission roles with strong redundancy and short‑field flexibility. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop focused on speed and efficient owner‑pilot operations, generally in the “fast personal/business” class. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine utility/cabin‑class turboprop known for rugged operations, generous cabin volume, and broad mission versatility. For range, the King Air 360ER is typically the longest‑leg option of the three, often cited around the mid‑to‑upper 2,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The TBM 960 generally offers long range for its class, commonly around the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class. The PC‑12 NGX usually sits between them, often around the upper‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus pilot. The King Air 360ER commonly seats about 6–9. The PC‑12 NGX typically accommodates about 6–9, with the most cabin flexibility for mixed passenger/cargo layouts.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats1068
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERTBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233817301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65852908
Standard Cabin Seats846
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)NoOptional
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats1068
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo
Standard Cabin Seats846
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439013100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ATBM 960PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360035005000
Horsepower10508501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.735.347.25
Wingspan (ft)57.942.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.545
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.513.416.9
Overall Height (ft)14.414
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123