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.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 964 | 1730 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 3332 | 2908 | 2908 | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 744 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 195 | 330 | 330 | 400 | 290 |
| 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 Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3600 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | — | 675 | 867 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 335 | 291 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | 100 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 14.3 | — | 13.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | 32 | 30 | — | 35.2 | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — |