Beechcraft King Air 200 private jetPilatus PC-12 NGX private jet

King Air 200 vs PC-12 NGX

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the turboprop class.

Beechcraft King Air 200

BEECHCRAFT

Beechcraft King Air 200

The Beechcraft King Air 200 is the original executive turboprop — over 50 years in service and still one of the most-chartered regional aircraft. Seven seats, short-runway access and outstanding charter value.

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Pilatus PC-12 NGX

PILATUS

Pilatus PC-12 NGX

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is the world's most-delivered single-engine turbine aircraft — exceptional reliability, jet-style cabin appointments and unmatched short-runway access at the most economical operating cost in private aviation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICKing Air 200PC-12 NGX
Passengers76–8
Range1,580 nm1,803 nm
Cruise speed292 kts290 kts
Cabin height4'9"4'10"
Cabin width4'6"5'0"
Baggage55 cu ft40 cu ft
Runway3,200 ft2,485 ft

Beechcraft King Air 200 — strengths

  • Most-produced business turboprop in history
  • Exceptional charter value
  • Short-runway capability

Pilatus PC-12 NGX — strengths

  • Most-delivered single turbine in history
  • Lowest operating cost in segment
  • 2,485 ft runway capability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200
London → Jerseyfrom £3,800
Phoenix → Sedonafrom $4,800
PILATUS PC-12 NGX
Zurich → St Moritzfrom CHF 4,800
Denver → Aspenfrom $6,800

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VERDICT

King Air 200 or PC-12 NGX?

  • The PC-12 NGX offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the PC-12 NGX, with seating for up to 8 passengers.
  • Both aircraft sit in the turboprop class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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