Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are pressurized twin‑engine turboprops; the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops; the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a faster, “light‑jet‑like” mission; and the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets. For range, the King Air 360 is typically in the mid‑to‑upper 1,000‑nautical‑mile class, while the 360ER stretches that into roughly the low‑to‑mid 2,000‑nautical‑mile class. The PC‑12 NGX is generally around the 1,700–1,800 nm class, and the M600 SLS is shorter, about the 1,200–1,500 nm class. The Avanti EVO is commonly around 1,700–1,900 nm. Among the jets, the CJ3+ is around ~2,000 nm, while the Phenom 300E is typically a bit longer, roughly ~2,000–2,200 nm. For passenger capacity, these aircraft are most often configured for about 6–9 passengers: King Air 360/360ER commonly 6–9, CJ3+ about 6–9, Phenom 300E about 7–9, Avanti EVO about 7–9, PC‑12 NGX about 6–9, and M600 SLS typically about 4–6.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.88 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 1898 | 2,010 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,758 | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 415 | 464 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | — | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23586 | 25560 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | — | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | 703 | — | — | — | 260 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 2820 | 3360 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 53 | 52.16 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.2 | 16.75 | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | — | 10 | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 65 | 74 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 165 |