Beechcraft King Air 350 vs Pilatus PC-12
The Beechcraft King Air 350 and the Pilatus PC-12 are two cabin-class turboprops with a key difference — two engines or one. The King Air 350 is the large twin-turboprop with engine-out redundancy; the PC-12 is the versatile single-engine hauler at a lower operating cost. Where each trades now is below.
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
- Model years available
- 1990–2019
- For sale now
- 65
- Median asking
- $4,199,900
- Range
- $2,572,000–$5,747,500
- 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 |
| Horsepower | — | 1,200 HP |
| 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 | 120.0 GPH (454 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 King Air 350 for twin-engine redundancy and a roomy cabin — a proven charter and corporate workhorse with two PT6As. Choose the PC-12 for single-engine versatility — a large cabin, a big cargo door and lower operating cost than a twin. On safety the key divide is engines: the King Air offers two for engine-out redundancy, while the PC-12 leans on proven single-PT6A reliability and a strong single-engine record — different margins, both strong. Twin redundancy, or single-engine versatility and value.
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 — 50 listings vs 11.
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.