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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12

The Beechcraft Denali and the Daher TBM 910 are both pressurized single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑operators and small business missions, but they sit in slightly different market positions. The Denali is a newer, clean‑sheet design intended to bridge the gap between high‑end singles and light twins with a larger cabin and modern systems, while the TBM 910 is an established, high‑performance single focused on speed and efficiency. On range, the TBM 910 is widely known for long, efficient legs typically around the 1,500–1,700 nautical mile class depending on reserves, payload, and conditions. The Denali is also designed for serious cross‑country capability, generally in a similar ballpark, though exact real‑world range varies with final configuration and operating assumptions. For passenger capacity, the TBM 910 is typically flown with four to six seats available, often used as four to five occupants plus baggage for comfort. The Denali is generally positioned with more usable cabin volume and flexible seating, often accommodating six to seven occupants depending on layout and load.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 910
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 2.25
Min Crew11
Total Seats116
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceDaher TBM
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliTBM 910
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)16001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)32802908
Standard Cabin Seats74
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$4,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 FlushingNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats116
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)56.2
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats74
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106514390
Galley LocationMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-66D
No. of Engines11
FADECYes
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8635.3
Wingspan (ft)54.342.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.54
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.4
Overall Height (ft)4.6514.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4830
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123