Beechcraft King Air 350i private jetPilatus PC-12 NGX private jet

King Air 350i vs PC-12 NGX

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

Beechcraft King Air 350i

BEECHCRAFT

Beechcraft King Air 350i

The Beechcraft King Air 350i is the most-chartered twin turboprop in the world. Nine passengers, short-runway access and the proven economics of the King Air platform make it ideal for regional missions to airports jets simply cannot use.

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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 350iPC-12 NGX
Passengers96–8
Range1,806 nm1,803 nm
Cruise speed312 kts290 kts
Cabin height4'9"4'10"
Cabin width4'6"5'0"
Baggage55 cu ft40 cu ft
Runway3,300 ft2,485 ft

Beechcraft King Air 350i — strengths

  • Short and unpaved runway access
  • Lowest seat-mile cost in segment
  • Proven 50-year platform

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 350I
London → Cardifffrom £4,800
Denver → Telluridefrom $9,500
PILATUS PC-12 NGX
Zurich → St Moritzfrom CHF 4,800
Denver → Aspenfrom $6,800

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VERDICT

King Air 350i or PC-12 NGX?

  • The King Air 350i offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the King Air 350i, with seating for up to 9 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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