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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops aimed at efficient regional flying and short or less-developed runways. The King Air 360 typically carries about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range, while the PC-12 NGX is usually configured for 6–9 passengers with about 1,600–1,800 nm range, often emphasizing single-engine operating economics. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatile “rough-field” style access compared with most business jets. It commonly seats around 6–10 passengers and offers about 1,900–2,000 nm range, bridging the gap between turboprops and larger jets. The Embraer Praetor 600 and Cessna Citation Longitude are super-midsize business jets focused on higher speed, longer legs, and larger cabins. The Praetor 600 typically accommodates about 8–12 passengers with around 4,000 nm range, while the Citation Longitude generally carries about 8–12 passengers with roughly 3,500 nm range. Overall, turboprops prioritize runway flexibility and cost efficiency; the super-midsize jets prioritize range, speed, and cabin comfort, with the PC-24 sitting between those worlds.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 5.23$ 6.74$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew12211
Total Seats10101086
Flight RulesIFR——IFR—
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationEmbraerPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iLongitudePraetor 600PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15603500401818032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats91012910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5145———6680
Standard Cabin Seats88866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 2,500$ 3,141$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312481542290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$29,965,000$20,995,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12211
Total Seats10101086
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats91212910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.79.75.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats88866
Crew Rest—NoNo—No
Jump Seat—NoNo—No
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25400271401310023500
Connectivity——Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5800——
Cargo Door———YesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AHTF7700LHTF7500EPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600On-ConditionOn-Condition50005000
Horsepower1050——1200—
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 19ISA + 18ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines12212
Fuel Capacity (gal)539—1963——
Thrust (lbs)—76657528—3435
Fuel Burn (lbph)—1478———
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.773.268.147.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.968.970.553.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.56.46.855.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.8664.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.224.116.923
Overall Height (ft)14.419.4211417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.74.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.516.521.3—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71112454090
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——110——