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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Beechcraft Denali, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop business/utility aircraft, with the Denali and PC‑12 aimed at the higher end of the personal and corporate market, while the M600 SLS is a smaller, owner-flown premium model. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Cessna SkyCourier are utility turboprops optimized for rugged regional, cargo, and short-field work, with the SkyCourier positioned more as a modern, higher‑capacity feeder and freighter platform. For range, the PC‑12 NGX and Denali generally sit at the top of this group, typically offering longer cross-country capability than the Caravan and SkyCourier. The M600 SLS also offers strong range for its size, often competitive with or better than the utility-focused Caravan class depending on configuration. The Grand Caravan EX and SkyCourier usually trade range for payload and mission flexibility, especially in cargo and high-cycle operations. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS is typically about 5–6 passengers, the Denali and PC‑12 commonly seat around 6–9, the Grand Caravan EX around 9, and the SkyCourier is typically up to about 19 in commuter seating.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.15—$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew11211
Total Seats11102186
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160096490018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.39—$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats912199—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32803332——2200
Standard Cabin Seats781964
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 614—$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285195200290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew11211
Total Seats11102185
Max Cabin Seats912199—
Lavatory LocationAFT——FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized5.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats781964
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065——1310012600
Cargo Door—YesYesYes—
Galley Location————MID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————8644
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
No. of Engines11111
FADEC—YesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)—4000600050003600
Horsepower—86711001200600
Flat Rating—ISA + 24—ISA + 35ISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)—335——260
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8641.654.947.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)54.352.17253.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.4—54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.5—4.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.8—16.912.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6515.119.81411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1——4.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4832—4020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————165