Compare Beechcraft KingAir Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Piaggio Avanti EVO vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | - | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | - | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | - | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 195 | 400 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 920 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 3532 | 3775 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10545 | 8035 | 8842 | 12150 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10485 | 8000 | 8807 | 12100 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 9832 | 7800 | 8500 | 11500 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 9378 | - | - | 9800 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | 7265 | 4930 | 5510 | 8375 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 7205 | 4730 | 5310 | 8325 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 3532 | 3775 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2113 | 3070 | 3190 | 1425 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 2224 | 2246 | 2802 | 2704 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | 1286 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1100 | 1081 | 1086 | 973 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 350 | 325 | 1410 | 350 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | 32 | 35.2 | 40 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | - | 675 | 867 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | - | 3600 | 4000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 335 | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | - | - | 402 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 100 | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | - | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 x GRS 79 | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | - | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | No | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 6600 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | - | - | 24000 | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9 | 5.8 |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | Scimitar | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | - | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | - | 0.7 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 195 | 400 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 157 | 165 | 318 | 225 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 75 | 61 | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | - | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 920 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1600 | 909 | 815 | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | 621 | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | 420 | - | 1057 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2950 | - | - | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1160 | 1399 | 3262 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 1836 | - | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3375 | 2973 | 3661 | 4700 | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 715 | 1004 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 1836 | 3282 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1234 | 1275 | 2770 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 25000 | 25000 | 41000 | 30000 |