Pilatus PC-12 NGX private jetBeechcraft King Air 350i private jet

PC-12 NGX vs King Air 350i

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

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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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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICPC-12 NGXKing Air 350i
Passengers6–89
Range1,803 nm1,806 nm
Cruise speed290 kts312 kts
Cabin height4'10"4'9"
Cabin width5'0"4'6"
Baggage40 cu ft55 cu ft
Runway2,485 ft3,300 ft

Pilatus PC-12 NGX — strengths

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

Beechcraft King Air 350i — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

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

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VERDICT

PC-12 NGX or King Air 350i?

  • 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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