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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

All five are single‑engine turboprops except the Beechcraft King Air Denali, which is a newer‑generation twin‑engine turboprop positioned between traditional King Air utility and higher‑end executive travel. In category, the Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the most utility‑oriented, optimized for rugged, short/rough-field work and high payload flexibility, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized executive singles aimed at faster, longer business trips; the Piper M600 SLS is a lighter, owner‑flown personal turboprop in the same general mission but at a smaller scale. On range, the TBM 960 typically leads among these singles for long, fast legs, with the PC‑12 NGX close behind depending on load and reserves. The Denali is expected to offer competitive range for a twin, generally in the same broad class as the executive singles. The M600 SLS is solid for regional trips but usually shorter‑legged than TBM/PC‑12. The Grand Caravan EX is typically the shortest‑range, trading speed and distance for utility. For passenger capacity, the Grand Caravan EX carries the most (often up to around 9 passengers), the PC‑12 NGX and Denali commonly seat about 6–9 depending on layout, while the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are usually configured around 4–6 passengers plus pilot.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.15$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew11111
Total Seats1110686
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXTBM 960PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1600964173018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.39$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats912—9—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)328033322908—2200
Standard Cabin Seats78464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 614$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285195330290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,695,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew11111
Total Seats1110685
Max Cabin Seats912—9—
Lavatory LocationAFT——FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-Pressurized6.25.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo—NoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats78464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065—143901310012600
Cargo Door—Yes—Yes—
Galley Location——MID—MID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————8644
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-140TBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
No. of Engines11—11
FADEC—YesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)—4000350050003600
Horsepower—8678501200600
Flat Rating—ISA + 24ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)—335——260
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8641.635.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)54.352.142.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.4454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.813.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6515.1—1411.3
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)——123—165