Compare Beechcraft King Air 360ER vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir 350ER | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 16600 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 16500 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 15675 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 13000 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | 10215 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 9915 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2785 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 5192 | 2704 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1193 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1150 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 40 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 402 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | Yes |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No |
| Galley Location | FWD | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.58 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 238 | 225 |
| Vref (kias) | 104 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 82 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1866 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 2271 | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 1057 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 4057 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 7675 | 4270 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2728 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2400 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 35000 | 30000 |