King Air C90GTx vs PC-12 NGX
The PC-12 NGX leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air C90GTx (introduced 2010) and the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX (introduced 2021) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are turboprops, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the PC-12 NGX carries more passengers. The spec-by-spec breakdown below is followed by a mission-fit read and a buyer's recommendation.
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King Air C90GTx vs PC-12 NGX: the key differences
- The PC-12 NGX delivers 43% more range (King Air C90GTx: 1,260 nm; PC-12 NGX: 1,803 nm).
- The PC-12 NGX delivers 7% more cruise speed (King Air C90GTx: 272 kt; PC-12 NGX: 290 kt).
- The PC-12 NGX delivers 57% more passenger capacity (King Air C90GTx: 7 seats; PC-12 NGX: 11 seats).
- The PC-12 NGX is the newer design (introduced 2021 versus 2010 for the King Air C90GTx), a gap of 11 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The King Air C90GTx is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (10,485 lbs versus 10,450 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the King Air C90GTx runs 2 engines against 1 on the PC-12 NGX — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the PC-12 NGX seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the PC-12 NGX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The King Air C90GTx can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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King Air C90GTx vs PC-12 NGX: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the King Air C90GTx or the PC-12 NGX?
The PC-12 NGX has the longer published range — 1,803 nm versus 1,260 nm for the King Air C90GTx.
Does the King Air C90GTx or PC-12 NGX seat more passengers?
The PC-12 NGX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 7 on the King Air C90GTx.
Which is faster, the King Air C90GTx or the PC-12 NGX?
The PC-12 NGX cruises faster, at 290 kt versus 272 kt for the King Air C90GTx.
Which is newer, the King Air C90GTx or the PC-12 NGX?
The PC-12 NGX is the newer design, introduced in 2021 versus 2010 for the King Air C90GTx.
Is the King Air C90GTx or the PC-12 NGX the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the King Air C90GTx is the larger aircraft — 10,485 lbs versus 10,450 lbs for the PC-12 NGX.
Should I buy the King Air C90GTx or the PC-12 NGX?
On published specifications the PC-12 NGX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The King Air C90GTx can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the King Air C90GTx vs PC-12 NGX?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.