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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops aimed at utility and business travel; both typically offer long range (roughly 1,500–1,800 nm class) and flexible cabins usually seating about 6–9 passengers depending on layout. Daher’s TBM 910 and TBM 960 are faster, owner‑flown single‑engine turboprops with smaller cabins; they generally trade capacity for speed, commonly carrying about 4–6 passengers with range often in the ~1,500–1,700 nm class, with the 960 being the newer, higher‑performance evolution. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop with jet‑like cruise and a more spacious cabin, typically seating about 6–8, with range commonly around the ~1,400–1,700 nm class. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet optimized for short-to-medium business trips, usually seating about 4–7 with range around ~1,200–1,500 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize “Super Versatile Jet,” usually 6–10 seats, with range around ~2,000 nm, emphasizing runway flexibility and cabin utility.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats11866886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessna CitationDaher TBMDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliM2TBM 910TBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1600140017301730153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats977910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)328038102908290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats7644666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 1,395$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285404330330400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$5,150,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNoNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats11866886
Max Cabin Seats977910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)58.56.26.295.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7644666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065220271439014390240001310023500
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationMIDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
ModelCatalyst™FJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
No. of Engines121212
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)350035003500360050005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)19653435
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291
Horsepower8508508501200
Fuel Burn (gph)37100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8642.635.335.347.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)54.347.342.142.147.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.8446.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.15.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.61113.413.414.916.923
Overall Height (ft)4.651414.313.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.68.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)483035.24090
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123