Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Cessna Citation CJ3+, CJ4, and XLS+ are light jets: they fly higher and faster than turboprops, with typical seating around 6–9 passengers. Among them, the CJ3+ is usually the shortest-range option, the CJ4 extends range and cabin capability, and the XLS+ generally carries the most in this group with a wider, more comfortable cabin and strong range for its class. The Beechcraft King Air Denali, Daher TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized single- or twin‑engine turboprops aimed at efficient regional travel; they tend to have ranges broadly comparable to light jets but at lower cruise speeds. In capacity, the PC-12 NGX and Denali typically support the most seats among these turboprops (often 6–9 depending on interior), while the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are usually configured for fewer (commonly 4–6). The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a utility STOL turboprop emphasizing rugged short-field performance and payload; it can seat more people than the executive turboprops (often up to about 10) but generally has shorter range and lower cruise speed.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | CJ3+ | CJ4 | XLS+ | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1898 | 2170 | 1906 | 1730 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 5530 | 6914 | 7540 | 2908 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 415 | 440 | 430 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $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 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 23586 | 24005 | 25230 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | MID | — | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW545C | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3621 | 4119 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 703 | 870 | — | — | — | 260 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 52.5 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 53 | 50 | 56.3 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 18.5 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 17.2 | — | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 14.3 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 70 | 80 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 |