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Cessna Denali vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Beechcraft Kingair 350i

By category, the Cessna Denali and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner-operators and smaller corporate missions, while the Beechcraft King Air 350i is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a higher-capability corporate and special-mission platform with added redundancy and typically higher operating complexity and cost. On range, the Denali is designed to be competitive in the upper tier of single‑engine turboprops, generally suited to medium-length trips, while the PC-12 NGX is widely known for strong real-world range among singles and frequent long, nonstop legs in business use. The King Air 350i typically offers similar or somewhat shorter practical nonstop legs than the longest-range single in this set depending on payload and reserves, but it compensates with twin-engine performance, flexibility, and climb capability. For passenger capacity, the Denali is typically configured for around six to nine occupants, the PC-12 NGX commonly seats about six to nine in executive layouts, and the King Air 350i often accommodates about eight to eleven in standard corporate configurations, with higher-density options possible.

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