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Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Beechcraft King Air 360: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Pilatus PC-12 NGX and the Beechcraft King Air 360 have similar range (1,845 nm vs 1,806 nm).
- The Beechcraft King Air 360 has the longer cabin, by about 2 ft 7 in.
- The Pilatus PC-12 NGX entered service in 2020; the Beechcraft King Air 360 in 2020.
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Beechcraft King Air 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Range | 1,845 nm (high-speed cruise, VFR reserves) | 1,806 nm (maximum) |
| Speed | 290 ktas maximum cruise | 312 ktas maximum cruise |
| Passengers | Up to 9 | Up to 11 occupants |
| Cabin | 16 ft 11 in long, 5 ft 0 in wide, 4 ft 10 in high | 19 ft 6 in long, 4 ft 6 in wide, 4 ft 9 in high |
| Engines | 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A |
| Maximum altitude | 30,000 ft | 35,000 ft |
| In service since | 2020 | 2020 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
The PC-12 is the best-selling single-engine business turboprop: Pilatus delivered the 2,000th in 2023. The NGX version, announced in 2019, added an engine with digital controls and autothrottle.
What to check before buying
Large-door cargo versions and executive cabins are both common, so confirm the configuration. Check the engine programme status and time to the next hot-section inspection.
Beechcraft King Air 360
The King Air 360 is the latest version of the King Air 350, the twin turboprop that has served as a corporate shuttle, air ambulance and survey aircraft for decades. It operates from short and unpaved runways that jets cannot use.
What to check before buying
Check the time remaining before the PT6A engines' next overhaul and the propeller overhaul dates, and confirm whether an engine programme covers them.
Sources
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.