Compare · both turboprop jets
Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs King Air 360
The King Air 360 costs about $200 an hour more. Both work from the same fields, so the choice comes down to cabin and range.
| Class | Turboprop · Turboprop |
|---|---|
| Seats | 8 · 8 |
| Range | 1,803 · 1,806 nm |
| Hourly | $2,100 · $2,300 |
Specification against specification
Published figures. The better of the two on each measure is marked.
| Measure | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | King Air 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 1,803 nm | 1,806 nm |
| Cruise | 290 kt | 303 kt |
| Cabin heightThe specification that most changes how a four-hour flight feels. | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft |
| Cabin length | 16.9 ft | 16.7 ft |
| Runway neededShorter is better: it decides which fields are open to you. | 2,650 ft | 3,300 ft |
| WingspanSpan-limited fields refuse on this number alone. | 53.3 ft | 57.9 ft |
| Hourly rate | $2,100–2,900 | $2,300–3,100 |
On Teterboro to West Palm Beach — 902 nm, a route both can fly — the Pilatus PC-12 NGX prices at about $9,300 and the King Air 360 at $9,700: a difference of $400 for the same trip. Estimates, not offers.
Which one for your trip
A specification comparison answers which aircraft is better. It cannot answer which is available on your date, near your departure field, at a price worth paying — and that is usually what decides it. Ask, and a broker checks both with contracted operators.
Both aircraft in full
- Pilatus PC-12 NGX specification, range and rate
- King Air 360 specification, range and rate
Other comparisons
Reference
- The full fleet 25 aircraft
- All comparisons 62 pairs
- Why runway beats range