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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 260 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops, typically chosen for short-to-medium regional missions with strong short/rough-field flexibility. The King Air 260 generally seats about 6 to 9 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–2,000 nm of range depending on payload and reserves. The PC-12 NGX is usually configured for about 6 to 9 passengers as well, with a typical range around 1,700–1,900 nm, often emphasizing single-engine efficiency and versatile airport access. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, commonly carrying about 4 to 6 passengers with approximately 1,100–1,200 nm of range, aimed at shorter city-pair flying. The Phenom 300E is a light jet with a larger cabin and performance step-up, typically 6 to 9 passengers and about 1,900–2,000+ nm range. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet designed for longer nonstop missions, usually 8 to 12 passengers with roughly 3,300–3,700 nm range, enabling transcontinental and some transatlantic operations.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 2.78
Min Crew11121
Total Seats8710108
Flight RulesIFR———IFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 250Phenom 100EVPhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14201,1782,01040181803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats8710129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376034516914——
Standard Cabin Seats65686
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310406464542290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$4,250,000$9,650,000$20,995,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional
Min Crew11121
Total Seats869108
Max Cabin Seats869129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.39.49.75.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats64786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529321280255602714013100
Crew Rest—NoNoNo—
Jump Seat—NoNoNo—
Galley Location——FWDFWD—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———5800—
Cargo Door————Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-52PW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360035005000On-Condition5000
Horsepower850———1200
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 35
No. of Engines12221
Fuel Capacity (gal)544——1963—
Thrust (lbs)—173033607528—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—543757——
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.842.151.268.147.25
Wingspan (ft)57.940.452.1670.553.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.15.16.85
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.964.9
Cabin Length (ft)16.71117.224.116.9
Overall Height (ft)14.814.316.752114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.63.64.74.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7914.821.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5510104540
Aisle Step (ft)—0.30.3Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—6074110—