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Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Beechcraft Kingair 250 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for versatility and short/rough-field access, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts. Its range is commonly around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it well suited to medium-length regional missions with excellent operating economics. The Beechcraft King Air 250 is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a higher-performance, more redundancy-focused step up, generally seating about 6 to 9 passengers. Range is broadly similar but often a bit shorter in typical real-world configurations, roughly around 1,300 to 1,700 nautical miles, with strong hot-and-high and climb performance and a reputation for robust all-weather capability. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a distinctive high-speed, efficient design that bridges turboprop and light-jet mission profiles. It typically accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers and offers ranges commonly around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles, while generally cruising faster than the PC‑12 NGX and King Air 250 on comparable trips.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats88
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301803
Max Cabin Seats79
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
DOC / nm$ 2.78
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46
Direct Operating Cost$ 793
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoOptional
Min Crew11
Total Seats88
Max Cabin Seats79
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.347.25
Wingspan (ft)47.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)6.15
Cabin Height (ft)5.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)14.916.9
Overall Height (ft)13.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.240