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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops, while the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light business jet. In typical use, the Phenom 300E is optimized for higher cruise speeds and jet-altitude comfort, making it the most “jet-like” option for fast point-to-point trips, whereas the King Air 360 emphasizes twin‑engine redundancy and strong all-around utility, and the PC‑12 NGX prioritizes single‑engine simplicity, rugged/short-field capability, and a large, flexible cabin. On range, the King Air 360 generally offers the longest legs at roughly 1,800 nm, the PC‑12 NGX is similar at about 1,700–1,800 nm, and the Phenom 300E is typically around 2,000 nm depending on payload and reserves; real-world range varies notably with passengers, winds, and cruise profiles. For passenger capacity, all three commonly seat about 6–9 in executive layouts. The PC‑12 NGX and King Air 360 can be configured for higher-density seating, with the PC‑12 often accommodating up to around 10 passengers, while the Phenom 300E typically tops out around 9 in most configurations.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 3.88$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats10108
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iPhenom 300EPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15602,0101803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)51456914
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,758$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312464290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$9,650,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats1098
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats999
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.45.8
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats876
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556013100
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACanada PW535E1PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower10501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)539
Thrust (lbs)3360
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.247.25
Wingspan (ft)57.952.1653.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.216.9
Overall Height (ft)14.416.7514
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)711040
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74