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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop positioned as the most “airliner-like” of the three, emphasizing redundancy and higher typical payload capability. It generally offers the longest range in this group, commonly cited around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and is typically configured for about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop that competes on versatility and operating economics, often used for mixed missions and access to shorter or less‑developed runways. Its range is broadly comparable to the King Air in many real-world configurations, often around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, with typical seating around 6–9 passengers. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft in a lighter category, aimed at owner‑pilots and shorter business trips. It has a shorter range, roughly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, and usually carries about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, depending on loading.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.78$ 1.34
Min Crew11
Total Seats1086
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERPC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233818031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.46$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)65851308
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)Optional
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats1086
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60APT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)360050002000
Horsepower10501200350
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)775120
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.747.2529
Wingspan (ft)57.953.3343
Cabin Width (ft)4.554.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.41411.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)714020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13