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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx"

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 260 and King Air 360ER are twin‑engine turboprops (the 360ER is the longer‑range, more capability‑focused variant), while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and short/rough-field flexibility. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light business jet, generally faster and higher-flying than the turboprops, but typically with different runway and operating-cost tradeoffs. On range, the King Air 360ER is the standout among these for long turboprop missions, offering substantially more range than the King Air 260. The PC‑12 NGX is also long‑legged for a single turboprop and is broadly comparable to, or better than, the 260 depending on payload. The Phenom 300E delivers strong jet range for its class, commonly in the same broad bracket as the longer-range turboprops, while adding notably higher cruise speeds. For passenger capacity, all are typically configured around six to nine passengers in executive layouts. The King Air 360ER and 260 often seat the most in corporate shuttle configurations, the PC‑12 NGX is similar but usually with fewer seats in comfort-focused interiors, and the Phenom 300E commonly seats about six to eight.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360EREmbraer Phenom 300E
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 4.37$ 3.88
Min Crew111
Total Seats81010
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftEmbraer
Aircraft NameKingAir 250KingAir 350ERPhenom 300E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)142023382,010
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.55$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats8910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376065856914
Standard Cabin Seats686
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,324$ 1,758
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310303464
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$8,750,000$9,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 FlushingYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats8109
Max Cabin Seats899
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.59.4
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CenterGalley
Standard Cabin Seats687
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529325560
Cargo DoorOptional
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PT6A-60ACanada PW535E1
TBO (hrs)360036005000
Horsepower8501050
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 15
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)544775
Thrust (lbs)3360
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.846.751.2
Wingspan (ft)57.957.952.16
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.719.517.2
Overall Height (ft)14.814.416.75
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.514.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)557110
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74