Pilatus PC-12 vs Beechcraft King Air 90
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
- 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
- For sale now
- 116
- Median asking
- $1,172,500
- Range
- $413,000–$3,117,025
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 50
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1965–2014
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) | Pilatus PC-12 | Beechcraft King Air 90 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 23 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 12 | — |
| Fatalities | 53 | — |
| % Fatal | 52% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pilatus PC-12 | Beechcraft King Air 90 |
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| Price Range | $2,572,000 – $5,747,500 | $413,000 – $3,117,025 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 215 kts (398 km/h) |
| Range | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,450 lbs (4,740 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 3,610 lbs (1,637 kg) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 402.0 gal (1522 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,600 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $500,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $180,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $900 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 2 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePilatus PC-12
Beechcraft King Air 90
Which Should You Buy: Pilatus PC-12 or Beechcraft King Air 90?
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 PC-12 if…
- Faster cruise — 260 kts vs 215 kts.
- Longer range — 1803 nm vs 1060 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1994 vs 1966.
Pick the King Air 90 if…
- Budget matters — from $413,000 vs $2,572,000, you save ~$2,159,000.
- More inventory — 108 listings vs 18.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.