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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop positioned as a rugged, short‑to‑medium range utility and business aircraft. It typically offers roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive configurations, trading speed for efficiency and airport flexibility. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits at the opposite extreme: an airliner‑derived VIP transport in the large, long‑range category. It is designed for intercontinental missions, commonly cited around 3,200–3,500 nautical miles depending on configuration, and can be outfitted for high‑comfort layouts of roughly 25–50+ passengers, with far higher maximum capacity possible. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet focused on nonstop global city pairs. Its range is typically around 6,400 nautical miles, with usual seating around 12–16 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and long endurance. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “super versatile” positioning, offering about 2,000 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 6–10 passengers, notable for operating from shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew421
Total Seats12176
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637664502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats351610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120369006680
Standard Cabin Seats8146
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew421
Total Seats10176
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351610
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats8146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002920023500
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)2800067223435
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.252.2
Wingspan (ft)117.986.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.723
Overall Height (ft)40.326.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090