Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air Denali, Daher TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are turboprops, generally favoring lower operating cost and short-field access over jet speed. The Denali and PC-12 NGX are larger cabin turboprops typically arranged for about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm class range, while the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops usually flown with 4–6 passengers and about 1,000–1,700 nm range depending on load. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet, typically 4–6 passengers with about 1,500 nm range. The Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets with more cabin and capability, commonly 6–9 passengers; CJ3+ is around the 2,000 nm class, while CJ4 pushes toward ~2,100–2,200 nm. The Citation XLS+ is a super‑light jet with a wider cabin, usually 7–9 passengers and roughly ~1,700–2,000 nm range. The Citation Sovereign+ is a midsize jet, typically 8–10 passengers and about ~2,800–3,200 nm range, aimed at longer nonstop missions.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation M2 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.45 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | CJ3+ | CJ4 | M2 | Sovereign + | XLS+ | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1898 | 2170 | 1400 | 3138 | 1906 | 1730 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 5530 | 6914 | 3810 | 12790 | 7540 | 2908 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 415 | 440 | 404 | 458 | 430 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $5,150,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 8.9 | 9 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 23586 | 24005 | 22027 | 25230 | 25230 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | No | No | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | MID | — | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW306D | PW545C | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 | 6000 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3621 | 1965 | 5907 | 4119 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | 516 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 703 | 870 | 492 | 1700 | — | — | — | 260 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | — | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 42.6 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 53 | 50 | 47.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 11 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 14 | 20.4 | 17.2 | — | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 8.8 | 17.4 | 14.3 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | — | 7 | — | 35 | 10 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 70 | 46 | 100 | 80 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 |