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.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Citation M2 | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | M2 | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1400 | 1730 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3810 | 2908 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 1,395 | $ 744 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 404 | 330 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| 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 Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | No | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 22027 | 14390 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | MID | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | FJ44-1AP-21 | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 7 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1965 | — | — | — | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 516 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 492 | 291 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 37 | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 47.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 14 | 14.3 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | 8.8 | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | — | 30 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | — |