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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop positioned primarily in the business and utility category, valued for short-field flexibility and efficient regional flying. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in a standard executive layout and offers an approximate range around 1,500 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel between major airports. It generally seats about 7 to 10 passengers and has a longer typical range of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, giving it an advantage on nonstop city pairs where speed and altitude matter. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with an emphasis on versatility, including the ability to operate from shorter or less‑prepared runways compared with many jets. It commonly accommodates about 6 to 10 passengers and offers an approximate range in the 2,000‑nautical‑mile class, putting it closer to the CJ4 for distance while maintaining more mission flexibility than a conventional light jet.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation CJ4Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats1096
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iCJ4PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156021702076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.62$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9810
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)514569146680
Standard Cabin Seats876
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,970$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312440440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$11,290,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats1096
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9810
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.599.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats876
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400523500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-4AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 23
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)539870
Thrust (lbs)36213435
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.753.452.2
Wingspan (ft)57.95055.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.223
Overall Height (ft)14.415.517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71790
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70