Beechcraft King Air 350 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
- 72
- Median asking
- $3,197,500
- Range
- $1,952,250–$5,237,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 27
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1990–2019
- 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 350 | Pilatus PC-12 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 23 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 12 |
| Fatalities | — | 53 |
| % Fatal | — | 52% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 350 | Pilatus PC-12 |
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| Price Range | $1,952,250 – $5,237,500 | $2,572,000 – $5,747,500 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 11 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts (546 km/h) | 260 kts (482 km/h) |
| Range | 1,806 nm (3,345 km) | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 15,000 lbs (6,804 kg) | 10,450 lbs (4,740 kg) |
| Useful Load | 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg) | 3,610 lbs (1,637 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 544.0 gal (2059 L) | 402.0 gal (1522 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 85.0 GPH (322 L/h) | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $450,000 | $500,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $220,000 | $180,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,100 | $900 |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 350
Pilatus PC-12
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 350 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 350 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,952,250 vs $2,572,000, you save ~$619,750.
- More seats — 11 vs 10.
- Faster cruise — 295 kts vs 260 kts.
- Longer range — 1806 nm vs 1803 nm.
- More inventory — 65 listings vs 18.
Pick the PC-12 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$900/hr vs $1100/hr.
- Newer design — production from 1994 vs 1990.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.