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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the light end of business aviation but serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop typically used for efficient regional travel, usually carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions). The PC-24 is a light jet aimed at flexibility and access, often configured around 6–10 passengers, with a longer typical range than a turboprop (about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles) and the ability to use shorter or unimproved runways. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly seating about 10–14 passengers with intercontinental capability around 3,900 nautical miles, prioritizing cabin comfort and baggage volume. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is in an entirely different category: a VIP airliner with airline‑class space and systems, typically arranged for a few dozen passengers in luxury (often 25–50+), and offering true long‑haul range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and payload.

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