Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
| Spec | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Daher TBM 960 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Beechcraft King Air 360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.25 | $ 4.30 | $ 2.78 | $ 4.20 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper | Daher TBM | Beechcraft | Pilatus | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | Grand Caravan EX | KingAir 350ER | M500 | M600 | TBM 960 | KingAir 250 | PC-12 NGX | KingAir 350i |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 964 | 2338 | 1000 | 1406 | 1730 | 1420 | 1803 | 1560 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.53 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3332 | 6585 | 1698 | 2200 | 2908 | 3760 | — | 5145 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $ 1,324 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 744 | $ 1,333 | $ 793 | $ 1,311 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 303 | 260 | 274 | 330 | 310 | 290 | 312 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $4,450,000 | $6,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $7,650,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | 1 Flushing | Optional | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Optional | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No | Optional |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | MID | MID | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | — | — | AFT | FWD | AFT |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | 14390 | 15293 | 13100 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-140 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | TBM 960 | PT6A-52 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-60A |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1050 | 500 | 600 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 1050 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 37 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 10 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | 775 | 170 | 260 | — | 544 | — | 539 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 46.7 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 35.3 | 43.8 | 47.25 | 46.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 57.9 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 42.1 | 57.9 | 53.33 | 57.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 19.5 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 13.4 | 16.7 | 16.9 | 19.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 14.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | — | 14.8 | 14 | 14.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 71 | 20 | 20 | — | 55 | 40 | 71 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.1 | 4.25 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | — | — | — | 16.7 | — | 19.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 | 165 | 123 | — | — | — |