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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX sit in different turboprop categories. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine, pressurized business turboprop aimed at operators who prioritize redundancy, higher cruise performance, and flexible multi‑mission capability. The PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine, pressurized utility/business turboprop built around efficiency, strong short/rough‑field usefulness, and a large cabin for its class. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally positioned as the longer‑leg option within the King Air family, typically offering roughly around 1,500 nautical miles class range depending on payload, reserves, and conditions. The PC‑12 NGX is also a long‑range aircraft for a single, commonly in a similar broad band but often quoted around the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class, again highly dependent on configuration and mission profile. For passenger capacity, both are usually operated with about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts. The PC‑12’s cabin volume and cargo door can make it feel more utility‑oriented, while the King Air often emphasizes a more traditional business‑twin cabin experience.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.78
Min Crew11
Total Seats108
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23381803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6585
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)Optional
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats108
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower10501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.747.25
Wingspan (ft)57.953.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.9
Overall Height (ft)14.414
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7140