Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Pilatus PC‑12 NGX sit in the high-performance single/twin-turboprop utility class, offering longer-range business-and-utility missions; the PC‑12 NGX is typically flown with about 6–9 passengers and roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range, while the Denali is expected to be similar in passenger count with an anticipated range around 1,600 nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a faster, pressurized twin turboprop aimed at executive travel, usually 6–9 passengers, with about 1,400–1,700 nm range depending on loading. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are rugged utility/STOL single turboprops optimized for short, unimproved strips; both commonly carry 8–10 passengers, with the Caravan generally around 900–1,000 nm and the Kodiak about 1,000–1,100 nm. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger twin-turboprop utility freighter/commuter, typically up to 19 passengers, with roughly 900–1,200 nm range. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single-turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically 4–6 passengers, around 1,200–1,500 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3332 | — | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 195 | 200 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | — | — | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | MID |
| Engine | ||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 4000 | 6000 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | — | 867 | 1100 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 335 | — | — | — | 260 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 165 |