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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are utility turboprops, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet and the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner. In range terms, the BBJ MAX 9 is in a different class, typically configured for long intercontinental missions of roughly 6,000–7,000 nautical miles. The PC-24 is designed for regional to transcontinental business travel, about 2,000 nautical miles. The King Air 360ER targets extended regional operations, roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Grand Caravan EX is optimized for short-to-medium legs and rugged access, typically around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load. Passenger capacity also separates them: a BBJ MAX 9 can be outfitted for dozens of VIP passengers (often 25–50+) or more in high-density layouts; the PC-24 commonly seats about 6–10 in executive use; the King Air 360ER typically carries about 6–9; and the Grand Caravan EX generally accommodates up to about 9–14 depending on configuration.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats3510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771206680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3510
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.2
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.223
Overall Height (ft)40.317.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90