Compare Beechcraft KingAir Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Daher TBM 960 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 195 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 920 | 1730 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3532 | 2601 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10545 | 8842 | 7430 | 10495 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10485 | 8807 | 7394 | 10450 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 9832 | 8500 | 7024 | 9921 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 9378 | - | 6032 | 9039 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | 7265 | 5510 | 4629 | 6803 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | 7205 | 5310 | - | 6758 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3532 | 2601 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2113 | 3190 | 1403 | 2235 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 2246 | 2017 | 2704 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1286 | - | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1100 | 1086 | 891 | 988 | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 350 | 1410 | 507 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15.1 | - | 14 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.8 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 123 | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | - | 40 | 20 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | - | 867 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 24 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | - | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 335 | - | - | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | - | 1 | 2 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional | No |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | - | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | - | MID | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | - | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | McCauley | - | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | - | 5-Blade Comp | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | - | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 195 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 165 | 252 | 225 | 184 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 75 | 61 | - | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 920 | 1730 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | - | 1440 | - | - |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | 1594 | - | 1385 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1600 | 815 | - | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 621 | - | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 420 | - | 1057 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2950 | - | - | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1399 | - | - | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1836 | 2380 | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3375 | 3661 | 3475 | 4270 | 3998 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 1004 | - | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1836 | 2430 | 2170 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1275 | - | 1920 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 25000 | 31000 | 30000 | 30000 |