Aircraft comparison
PC-12 PRO vs King Air 360
Published figures for the Pilatus PC-12 PRO and the Beechcraft King Air 360, side by side, with what to weigh beyond the numbers.
Side by side
Published figures
| Pilatus PC-12 PRO | Beechcraft King Air 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,765 nm maximum | 1,806 nm |
| Passengers | Up to 9 | Up to 11 occupants |
| Speed | 290 ktas | 312 ktas |
| Engines | 1 turboprop | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A |
| Cabin | Large cabin with large cargo door (dimensions not published on the source page) | 19 ft 6 in L × 57 in H × 54 in W |
| Takeoff distance | — | 3,300 ft (takeoff field length) |
| Status | Current Pilatus model, unveiled in March 2025 as the successor to the PC-12 NGX. | Current Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) model. |
Figures as published by each model’s sources (see the model pages). Sources may use different conditions, such as passenger load and cruise speed, so small differences are not like-for-like.
Beyond the numbers
What to weigh
- Your longest regular route with realistic load, not the maximum published range.
- Cabin layout and floor plan of the specific aircraft, not just the type.
- New or pre-owned availability, and model succession for out-of-production types.
- Maintenance programme status, which can outweigh differences between types.
- Crew availability for each type in your region.
Notes
PC-12 PRO
- Garmin G3000 Prime avionics with emergency autoland and automatic flight-envelope protection.
- About 100 lb more payload than the previous version, according to AIN.
King Air 360
- The larger King Air, with a cabin almost 3 ft longer than the 260.
- Widely used for both corporate and special-mission work; check how the aircraft has been configured.
Where to go from here
Next steps
Pilatus PC-12 PROCurrent Pilatus model, unveiled in March 2025 as the successor to the PC-12 NGX.→Beechcraft King Air 360Current Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) model.→Aircraft AcquisitionAircraft selection, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, purchase negotiation and delivery.→Aircraft FinancingFinancing assessment, financial modelling, funding structures, lender evaluation and transaction closing.→Contact Adrian MihailoviciDiscuss your aircraft transaction directly, on WhatsApp or by request.→
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