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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air Denali, Daher TBM 960, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX all sit in the high-end single‑pilot turboprop market, but they emphasize different missions. The TBM 960 is best viewed as a fast personal and owner‑flown “business single,” optimized for carrying a small group efficiently; its range is long for the category, but typical passenger loads are modest compared with larger cabin singles. The PC‑12 NGX is a versatile utility‑business turboprop with one of the roomiest cabins and highest practical payloads in its class; it generally carries more passengers and baggage than the TBM and offers long range, especially at moderate cruise settings. The Denali is positioned as a modern, large‑cabin single competing most directly with the PC‑12, aiming for similar or better range with strong passenger comfort in the 6–9 seat class depending on layout. The Avanti EVO is a distinctive twin‑turboprop business aircraft, usually seating more like a small business jet, combining high cruise speed with solid range, while adding twin‑engine redundancy.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats11688
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1600173015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)328029083775
Standard Cabin Seats7466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285330400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptional
Min Crew1111
Total Seats11688
Max Cabin Seats979
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)56.295.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats7466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065143902400013100
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
ModelCatalyst™TBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
No. of Engines121
FADECYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower8508501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8635.347.347.25
Wingspan (ft)54.342.147.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.546.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.15.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.414.916.9
Overall Height (ft)4.6513.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4835.240
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123