Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier 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 single‑engine turboprop “executive utility” category, emphasizing speed and comfort with solid short/rough‑field capability. Typical passenger capacity is about 6–9 in executive layouts, and both offer long legs, generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller, pressurized single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots, usually carrying 4–6 passengers with roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Cessna SkyCourier are workhorse utility turboprops optimized for cargo and short‑haul regional flying. The Caravan is a single‑engine, high‑flexibility platform typically seating up to about 9 passengers with around 900–1,200 nautical miles range. The SkyCourier is a larger twin turboprop, commonly configured for about 19 passengers, with range generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin turboprop positioned as a fast executive aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers, with range commonly around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles.