Pilatus PC-12 vs Beechcraft King Air 200 vs Socata TBM 900
The Pilatus PC-12, Daher TBM and Beechcraft King Air 200 are three ways to fly a turboprop — single-engine space, single-engine speed, or twin-engine redundancy. The PC-12 is the do-everything single-engine hauler, the TBM the fastest single-engine turboprop, and the King Air 200 the proven twin-turboprop workhorse. Today's prices and counts for each are below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 65
- Median asking
- $4,199,900
- Range
- $2,572,000–$5,747,500
- Model years available
- 1995–2024
- For sale now
- 95
- Median asking
- $1,495,000
- Range
- $253,500–$3,170,000
- Model years available
- 1971–2013
- For sale now
- 11
- Model years available
- 2014–2023
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 200 | Socata TBM 900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All events | 23 | — | — |
| Serious | 0 | — | — |
| Fatal | 12 | — | — |
| Fatalities | 53 | — | — |
| % Fatal | 52% | — | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pilatus PC-12 | Beechcraft King Air 200 | Socata TBM 900 |
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| Price Range | $2,572,000 – $5,747,500 | $253,500 – $3,170,000 | $2,737,500 – $3,041,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Multi Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 1,200 HP | 850 HP | 850 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 272 kts (504 km/h) | 330 kts (611 km/h) |
| Range | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) | 1,580 nm (2,926 km) | 1,730 nm (3,204 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,450 lbs (4,740 kg) | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 3,610 lbs (1,637 kg) | 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 402.0 gal (1522 L) | 544.0 gal (2059 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) | 80.0 GPH (303 L/h) | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,600 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $500,000 | $380,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $180,000 | $180,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $900 | $950 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 2 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePilatus PC-12
Beechcraft King Air 200
Socata TBM 900
Which Should You Buy?
Bottom line: Choose the PC-12 for space and versatility — a large cabin, a big cargo door and rugged single-engine capability behind a proven PT6A. Choose the TBM for speed — the fastest single-engine turboprop, sleek and efficient for getting a few people somewhere fast. Choose the King Air 200 for twin-engine redundancy — two PT6As, a stand-up cabin and the dispatch reliability that makes it a charter and corporate favourite. On safety the key divide is engines: the King Air offers two, the PC-12 and TBM lean on single-PT6A reliability and a proven single-engine record — different margins, all strong. Space, speed, or the security of a second engine.
Pick the PC-12 if…
- Lowest operating cost — about $900/hr
- Most seats — 10
- Longest range — 1803 nm
- Newest design — built from 1994
Pick the King Air 200 if…
- Lowest entry price — from $253,500
- Most listings for sale — 38
Pick the TBM 900 if…
- Fastest cruise — 330 kts
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.