Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Pilatus PC-12 NGX sit in the single‑engine turboprop/light utility category, optimized for regional missions and short or unimproved runways. The Denali is expected to offer roughly mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile range and typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers, while the PC‑12 NGX is a proven turboprop with about 1,800‑nautical‑mile range and commonly seats 6 to 9 in executive layouts. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a super‑midsize/large‑cabin business jet, usually configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, with an intercontinental-leaning range around 4,000 nautical miles. Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 7500 are ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jets. The Global 5500 typically carries about 10 to 16 passengers and reaches roughly 5,900 nautical miles. The Global 7500 is the flagship, often accommodating about 12 to 19 passengers with a range around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling the longest nonstop city pairs and the most spacious multi‑zone cabin options among this group.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.38 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | Global 5500 | Global 7500 | 2000LXS | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 5900 | 7700 | 4155 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | — | — | 18250 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,073 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 504 | 516 | 490 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $46,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | — | — | 9.6 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | — | — | 25300 | 13100 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | Pearl | Passport | PW308C | PT6E-67XP |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | 7000 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | 1200 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 96 | 111 | 66.4 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 94 | 104 | 70.2 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 40.8 | 54.5 | 26.2 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 25.5 | 27 | 23.2 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 6.3 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | 17.1 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | — | — | 131 | 40 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — |