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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the King Air Denali, Cessna Caravan, Daher TBM 910/960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops (except the Denali, still an in‑development single‑engine turboprop), while the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets, and the Pilatus PC-24 is a “super light”/light jet designed for more rugged, short-field access. On range, the turboprops generally trade speed for efficiency and strong real‑world flexibility: the M600 SLS is typically shortest among these, the Caravan is moderate, and the TBM 910/960 and PC-12 NGX are usually the longest‑legged in the turboprop group, with the Denali projected to be competitive with the longer‑range turboprops. Among jets, the CJ3+ and Phenom 300E are broadly similar in typical mission radius, while the PC-24 is comparable but often chosen for runway versatility as much as outright range. On passenger capacity, the M600, TBMs, Denali, and CJ3+ typically seat around 5–8, the Phenom 300E about 6–10 depending on layout, the PC-12 NGX about 6–9, the Caravan up to roughly 9–14 in utility configurations, and the PC-24 commonly around 6–10.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Citation CJ3+Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222222222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 4.05$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 3.88$ 2.78$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew111111111
Total Seats111096610866
Flight RulesIFRVFR—IFRIFR—IFR—IFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessna CitationDaher TBMDaher TBMEmbraerPilatusPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliCaravanCJ3+TBM 910TBM 960Phenom 300EPC-12 NGXPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160010701898173017302,010180320761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.46$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats998——10910—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)328033055530290829086914—66802200
Standard Cabin Seats787446664
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 571$ 1,680$ 744$ 744$ 1,758$ 793$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285186415330330464290440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,355,000$9,915,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$9,650,000$5,350,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type————Turbo Prop————
Cabin
Cockpit222222222
Lavatory1 FlushingNo1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111111111
Total Seats11109669865
Max Cabin Seats998——9910—
Lavatory LocationAFT—AFT——AFTFWDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-Pressurized8.96.26.29.45.89.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoGalleyRefreshment Centre—GalleyNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats787447664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065—23586143901439025560131002350012600
Cargo Door—Yes————YesYes—
Crew Rest——No——No—No—
Jump Seat——No——No—No—
Galley Location——FWDMIDMIDFWD—FWDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————————8644
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-114AFJ44-3APT6A-66DTBM 960Canada PW535E1PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
No. of Engines1121—2121
FADEC—YesYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)—36005000350035005000500050003600
Horsepower—675—850850—1200—600
Flat Rating—ISA + 31ISA + 11ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 35ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——2820——3360—3435—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——624——757———
Fuel Capacity (gal)——703291————260
Fuel Burn (gph)———37—————
Usable Fuel (gal)——————402——
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8637.651.235.335.351.247.2552.229.7
Wingspan (ft)54.352.15342.142.152.1653.3355.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.44.8445.155.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.84.14.14.94.95.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.815.713.413.417.216.92312.3
Overall Height (ft)4.651515.214.3—16.751417.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1—3.1——3.64.253.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6—12.2——14.8—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4832—30—10409020
Aisle Step (ft)——0.4——0.3—Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——65——74———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———123123———165