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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops aimed at business, special-mission, and utility roles, while the Diamond Aircraft DA62 is a pressurized light twin-piston aircraft typically positioned for owner-operators and efficient personal or small-business travel. For range, the King Air 360ER is optimized for extended endurance and long legs, commonly quoted around roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload, whereas the PC-12 NGX is also a long-range single-engine turboprop, often cited in the neighborhood of about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The DA62’s range is generally shorter than the two turboprops, typically around about 1,200–1,300 nautical miles, varying with power settings and payload. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER is usually configured for about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, the PC-12 NGX commonly seats about 6–9 in typical corporate arrangements (with higher-density options possible), and the DA62 is generally a 5–7 seat aircraft including the pilot, making it best suited to smaller groups.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERDiamond Aircraft DA62Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 1.18$ 2.78
Min Crew11
Total Seats1058
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDiamond AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERDA62PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233812831803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.24$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats959
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65851565
Standard Cabin Seats836
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 225$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303190290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000 $1,290,000 $5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)Optional
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats1058
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats959
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo
Standard Cabin Seats836
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AAE330PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360018005000
Horsepower10501801200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)77589
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet Fuel
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Usable Fuel (gal)86402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.730.147.25
Wingspan (ft)57.947.853.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.9
Overall Height (ft)14.49.314
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7140