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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop, typically used for short to midrange missions and strong runway flexibility; it generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize light jet aimed at comfortable regional travel; it commonly seats about 7–9 passengers and is typically around 2,000–2,100 nm in range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a very light/light jet optimized for speed and efficiency; it usually carries about 6–9 passengers and offers approximately 1,900–2,000+ nm of range depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with notable rough/short‑field capability and a large cabin/cargo door; it generally accommodates about 6–10 passengers and delivers roughly 1,900–2,000+ nm of range. In category terms, the King Air 360 stands out as the turboprop option, while the XLS+ provides a larger-cabin step up within the light-to-midsize jet space, and the Phenom 300E and PC‑24 compete most directly as high‑performance light jets with different emphasis on runway access and cabin versatility.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation XLS+Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 5.34$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew1211
Total Seats1010106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iXLS+Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156019062,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats991010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5145754069146680
Standard Cabin Seats8866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 2,303$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312430464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$15,500,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1211
Total Seats101096
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.39.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8876
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302556023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APW545CCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3600500050005000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 23
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)539
Thrust (lbs)411933603435
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.752.551.252.2
Wingspan (ft)57.956.352.1655.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.55.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.74.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.518.517.223
Overall Height (ft)14.417.216.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.93.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.314.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71101090
Aisle Step (ft)0.70.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8074