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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the same family, with similar cabin size and typical seating generally around 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The standard 360 is oriented to regional missions, while the 360ER is the extended‑range variant, trading additional fuel capacity for meaningfully longer range and better endurance on longer overwater or remote-stage operations, while keeping broadly comparable passenger capacity. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin‑turboprop, positioned more like a high‑speed executive aircraft; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers in a sleek, quieter cabin for its class. Its mission profile emphasizes speed and efficiency over mid-to-long distances, often competitive with light jets on trip time. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet rather than a turboprop. It typically accommodates about 6–10 passengers depending on configuration and is generally the longest‑range option among these, aimed at longer point‑to‑point trips with jet performance while still retaining notable operational flexibility for smaller airports.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats101086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iKingAir 350ERAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1560233815302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats99710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5145658537756680
Standard Cabin Seats8866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312303400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$8,750,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptionalYes (Belted Optional)No1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Total Seats101086
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99710
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.599.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalRefreshment CenterNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8866
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-60APT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600360036005000
Horsepower10501050850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines1122
Fuel Capacity (gal)539775
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.746.747.352.2
Wingspan (ft)57.957.947.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.56.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.85.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.519.514.923
Overall Height (ft)14.414.413.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.13.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.519.517
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)717135.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor