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Cessna Denali vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Beechcraft Kingair 250

The Cessna Denali, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Beechcraft King Air 250 all sit in the single‑engine (Denali and PC‑12) versus twin‑engine (King Air 250) turboprop business/utility category, with different tradeoffs in simplicity, redundancy, and operating costs. In range, the Denali is positioned as a long-range single in its class at roughly about 1,600 nautical miles, the PC‑12 NGX is similar at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration, and the King Air 250 typically offers a shorter nominal range around 1,500 nautical miles, varying with payload and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Denali is generally aimed at about 6 to 9 passengers, the PC‑12 NGX commonly seats 6 to 9 in executive layouts (with higher-density options possible), and the King Air 250 usually seats about 7 to 9 in typical corporate configurations. Overall, Denali and PC‑12 emphasize single‑engine efficiency and cabin utility, while the King Air 250 emphasizes twin‑engine performance and redundancy.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.78
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryOptional
Min Crew1
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats8
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.8
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)5000
Horsepower1200
Flat RatingISA + 35
No. of Engines1
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.25
Wingspan (ft)53.33
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.9
Overall Height (ft)14
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40