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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.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.15$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew112111
Total Seats111021886
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierAvanti EVOPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1600964900153018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.39$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9121979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3280333237752200
Standard Cabin Seats7819664
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 614$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285195200400290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew112111
Total Seats111021885
Max Cabin Seats9121979
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized95.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7819664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065240001310012600
Cargo DoorYesYesYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6A–66BPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
No. of Engines111211
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)40006000360050003600
Horsepower86711008501200600
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)335260
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8641.654.947.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)54.352.17247.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.46.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.55.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.814.916.912.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6515.119.813.11411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)483235.24020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165