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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the smaller end of business aviation, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Boeing BBJ MAX 9 are long-range, large-cabin solutions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop optimized for regional missions and short-field flexibility, with roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range and typically 6 to 9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet aimed at “jet utility” missions, combining good short-runway performance with around 2,000 nautical miles of range and commonly 6 to 10 passengers. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose-built business jet, typically carrying about 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, with an advertised range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner variant offering by far the most cabin volume and potential occupancy; range is roughly in the 6,000 to 6,500 nautical mile class depending on configuration, and passenger capacity can vary widely, often from a few dozen in luxury layouts to many more if densified, though BBJ missions are usually configured for comfort rather than maximum seats.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew421
Total Seats12146
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats351910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120—6680
Standard Cabin Seats8126
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10146
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats351910
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—9.3
Standard Cabin Seats8126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—23500
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28000189203435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411152.2
Wingspan (ft)117.910455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.685.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.523
Overall Height (ft)40.32717.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90