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Beechcraft Kingair 250 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a short‑ to mid‑range business and utility aircraft, valued for redundancy and strong all‑weather, multi‑mission capability. Its typical range is in the roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical mile class depending on load and conditions, and it generally accommodates about six to nine passengers in executive layouts, with maximum seating varying by configuration. The Daher TBM 910 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficient point‑to‑point travel in the light business category. It typically offers the longest range of the three—around the 1,700–1,900 nautical mile class—and usually carries four to six passengers comfortably (often up to six seats plus a pilot, depending on interior). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine turboprop in the utility/executive category, known for cabin volume, cargo flexibility, and unimproved‑strip capability. Its range is generally similar to the King Air 260 (about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles), but it usually offers the highest practical passenger and cabin capacity, commonly six to nine passengers with options for more in commuter-style seating.

SpecDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 910PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoOptional
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.25
Wingspan (ft)42.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)45
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.9
Overall Height (ft)14.314
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3040
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25