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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

Category-wise, the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are single‑engine utility turboprops optimized for rugged, short-field work and simple operations, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a higher-end single‑engine turboprop positioned for corporate travel and premium charter. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are also single‑engine turboprops but sit in the “fast personal/business” category, prioritizing speed and efficiency over cabin volume. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a modern single‑engine turboprop aimed at the upscale business market, roughly between the PC‑12 class and the TBM concept in mission flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business-aircraft category, emphasizing higher cruise speed and a quieter, stand-up style cabin. On range, the Caravan family is generally shortest-range, the PC‑12 NGX and Denali are typically mid-to-long range, the TBM 910/960 are long-range for their size, and the Avanti EVO is also long-range and often competitive on city-pair capability. For passenger capacity, the Caravan and Grand Caravan EX can carry the most (often up to 9–14 depending on configuration), the PC‑12 NGX commonly seats around 6–9, the Denali is typically around 6–9, and the TBM 910/960 and Avanti EVO are usually configured around 4–7 passengers.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats1110106688
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaDaher TBMDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliCaravanGrand Caravan EXTBM 910TBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160010709641730173015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats991279
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)328033053332290829083775
Standard Cabin Seats7884466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 571$ 614$ 744$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285186195330330400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoNoNoNoOptional
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats1110106688
Max Cabin Seats991279
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.26.295.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats7884466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106514390143902400013100
Cargo DoorYesYesYes
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-114APT6A-140PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
No. of Engines111121
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)360040003500350036005000
Horsepower6758678508508501200
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35
Fuel Capacity (gal)335291
Fuel Burn (gph)37100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8637.641.635.335.347.347.25
Wingspan (ft)54.352.152.142.142.147.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.45.4446.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.54.14.15.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.816.813.413.414.916.9
Overall Height (ft)4.651515.114.313.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4832323035.240
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123