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Cessna Denali vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX and Piper M350 sit in different aircraft categories and are optimized for different missions. The PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/Executive aircraft designed for versatility, including strong short- and unimproved‑runway capability and a large cabin suitable for mixed passenger and cargo use. The M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft positioned primarily as a personal/business traveler with a smaller, more traditional cabin focused on efficient cruising from paved runways. On range, the PC-12 NGX generally offers longer legs in real-world business use and is commonly cited around the 1,700–1,800 nautical mile class depending on reserves, load, and conditions, while the M350 is typically in the roughly 1,300 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, both are often flown with one pilot, but the PC-12 NGX can accommodate more people and flexible seating, commonly up to about 8–10 occupants depending on configuration, whereas the M350 is typically arranged for about 5–6 seats.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 1.34
Min Crew1—
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFRVFR
ManufacturerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats9—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats64
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$1,195,000
Useful Load (lbs)—1308
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryOptional—
Min Crew1—
Cargo DoorYes—
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats9—
Lavatory LocationFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNo—
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100—
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)50002000
Horsepower1200350
Flat RatingISA + 35—
No. of Engines11
Usable Fuel (gal)402—
Fuel Type—AvGas
TBO (yrs)—12
Fuel Delivery—Fuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)—120
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.2529
Wingspan (ft)53.3343
Cabin Width (ft)54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.94
Cabin Length (ft)16.912.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—13