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.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 4.05 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | — | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | Caravan | CJ3+ | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 1898 | 1730 | 1730 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 5530 | 2908 | 2908 | 6914 | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 1,680 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 415 | 330 | 330 | 464 | 290 | 440 | 274 |
| 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 | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | 8.9 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | — | 23586 | 14390 | 14390 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | MID | MID | FWD | — | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | FJ44-3A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3600 | 5000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | — | 675 | — | 850 | 850 | — | 1200 | — | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 2820 | — | — | 3360 | — | 3435 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 703 | 291 | — | — | — | — | 260 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 37.6 | 51.2 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 53 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 15.7 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15 | 15.2 | 14.3 | — | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 3.1 | — | — | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | 12.2 | — | — | 14.8 | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | — | 30 | — | 10 | 40 | 90 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 65 | — | — | 74 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | 165 |