Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX and the Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are rugged utility turboprops optimized for short, unimproved strips and cargo/people hauling; the Grand Caravan EX is essentially the higher-power, heavier-lift evolution of the Caravan. The Beechcraft King Air Denali and the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX sit in the “large single” business/utility class, offering more speed, pressurization and executive comfort while still retaining practical cabin volume. The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are owner-flown, high-performance single-engine turboprops focused on fast personal/business travel rather than hauling. On range, the Caravan-family and Kodiak are generally mid-range machines suited to regional missions, while the Denali and PC‑12 NGX extend range meaningfully for longer business legs. The TBM 960 is typically the longest-legged and fastest of the group, with the M600 SLS also designed for long cross-country trips but usually trailing the TBM in range. For passenger capacity, Caravan/Grand Caravan and Kodiak commonly seat the most in commuter layouts (often up to around 9–10), the PC‑12/Denali are typically configured for fewer in more comfort (often 6–9), and the TBM 960 and M600 SLS usually carry about 4–6 plus pilot.