Beechcraft King Air 250 vs Pilatus PC-12
The Pilatus PC-12 (single-engine turboprop, ~280 kt) and Beechcraft King Air (90/200/250/350 twin turboprops, ~250-313 kt) are direct cabin-class turboprop competitors — single vs twin, both pressurised cabin-class machines.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 20
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 11
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2011–2020
- For sale now
- 65
- Median asking
- $4,199,900
- Range
- $2,572,000–$5,747,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 32
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1995–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft King Air 250 | Pilatus PC-12 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 23 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 12 |
| Fatalities | — | 53 |
| % Fatal | — | 52% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 250 | Pilatus PC-12 |
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| Price Range | $3,853,800 – $4,840,200 | $2,572,000 – $5,747,500 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Horsepower | 850 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 310 kts (574 km/h) | 260 kts (482 km/h) |
| Range | 1,720 nm (3,185 km) | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) | 10,450 lbs (4,740 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 3,610 lbs (1,637 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 402.0 gal (1522 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 105.0 GPH (397 L/h) | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | $500,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $200,000 | $180,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,100 | $900 |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 250
Pilatus PC-12
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 250 or Pilatus PC-12?
Bottom line: Choose the PC-12 for single-engine economics, the unique cargo door, rough-strip capability and class-leading dispatch reliability. Choose the King Air for twin-engine redundancy and the larger or longer cabin (especially the 350) — when twin-engine operational profile is required.
Pick the King Air 250 if…
- Faster cruise — 310 kts vs 260 kts.
- Newer design — production from 2011 vs 1994.
- More inventory — 20 listings vs 18.
Pick the PC-12 if…
- Budget matters — from $2,572,000 vs $3,853,800, you save ~$1,281,800.
- Lower operating cost — ~$900/hr vs $1100/hr.
- Longer range — 1803 nm vs 1720 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.