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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Enstrom 480B sit in very different utility categories: the 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional business or special‑mission flying, while the 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at short, local missions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for higher speed and longer point‑to‑point trips, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner platform, offering intercontinental capability and far more cabin volume than the others. In range terms, the Enstrom 480B is shortest (roughly a few hundred nautical miles). The King Air 360ER typically reaches into the low‑to‑mid thousand nautical miles, depending on load and conditions. The PC‑24 is longer still, commonly around about two thousand nautical miles class. The BBJ MAX 9 is the longest, generally in the several‑thousand nautical mile intercontinental class. Passenger capacity scales similarly: the 480B typically carries around 4–5, the King Air 360ER about 6–9, the PC‑24 often 6–10 in executive layouts, and the BBJ MAX 9 ranges from a handful of VIP seats to dozens 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