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Beechcraft Kingair 250 vs Beechcraft Kingair C90gtx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a proven twin‑turboprop intended for short‑to‑medium regional missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior and operators’ weight limits, with a range around 1,500 nautical miles in typical cruise planning. The Beechcraft King Air Denali, a newer single‑engine turboprop design, targets similar regional roles but with more modern systems and generally aims for longer legs than many legacy turboprops; it is commonly described as seating roughly 6 to 9 passengers, with an expected range around 1,600 nautical miles (final performance depends on certification and configuration). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet rather than a turboprop, optimized for higher cruise speeds and flexible operations; it commonly carries about 6 to 10 passengers, and offers a longer typical range on the order of about 2,000 nautical miles, varying with payload and reserves. In short, the King Air 260 emphasizes established twin‑engine turboprop utility, the Denali emphasizes next‑generation turboprop efficiency and avionics, and the PC‑24 emphasizes jet speed and longer reach with comparable cabin capacity.

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90