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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Piaggio Avanti EVO are twin‑engine turboprops positioned for higher-speed, higher-utilization corporate and charter missions. The Denali is a modern, pressurized, single‑pilot-capable cabin turboprop with typical ranges in the roughly 1,500–1,700 nm class and usually seats about 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Avanti EVO is also pressurized and twin‑turboprop, emphasizing jet-like cruise speed; its typical range is around 1,500–1,700 nm and it commonly carries about 6–7 passengers in an executive interior. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots, with shorter typical range (about 1,000–1,300 nm) and usually 5–6 seats. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are pressurized single‑engine turboprops, stepping up in speed and capability over the M350. The M500 typically offers around 1,000–1,400 nm of range and about 5–6 seats, while the M600 SLS generally stretches to roughly 1,300–1,600 nm and also seats about 5–6, focusing on higher payload and advanced avionics.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats118666
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospacePiaggioPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliAvanti EVOM350M500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)16001530134310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats97
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32803775130816982200
Standard Cabin Seats76444
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 285$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285400213260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$ 7,695,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats118655
Max Cabin Seats97
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)595.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats76444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065240001260012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)660082448644
Galley LocationMIDMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A–66BTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42A
No. of Engines12111
FADECYesNoNoNo
TBO (hrs)3600200036003600
Horsepower850350500600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)120170260
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8647.32929.629.7
Wingspan (ft)54.347.14343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.56.14.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.8444
Cabin Length (ft)12.614.912.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6513.111.411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4835.2202020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13