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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

SpecCessna Grand Caravan EXMD Helicopters MD 500EBeechcraft King Air 260Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.15$ 2.95$ 4.30$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10488
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaMD HelicotpersBeechcraftPilatus
Aircraft NameGrand Caravan EXMD 500EKingAir 250PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)96425814201803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39$ 0.74$ 0.72$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats12389
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)333214833760
Standard Cabin Seats8266
Direct Operating Cost$ 614$ 398$ 1,333$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195135310290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000$ 2,750,000$6,450,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo1 FlushingOptional
Min Crew1111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Total Seats10488
Max Cabin Seats12389
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized6.55.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8266
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529313100
Engine
FADECYesNoYesYes
ModelPT6A-140250-C20BPT6A-52PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)4000350036005000
Horsepower8674208501200
Flat RatingISA + 24ISA + 37ISA + 35
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)33564544
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Burn (gph)35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.630.943.847.25
Wingspan (ft)52.157.953.33
Cabin Width (ft)5.44.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.816.716.9
Overall Height (ft)15.18.714.814
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)325540
Rotor Diameter (ft)26.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7