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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional missions, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range with about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner; with auxiliary tanks and a bespoke cabin it can cover roughly 6,000+ nm and carry a small VIP party in high comfort, often around 25–50 passengers depending on interior density, far exceeding the others in space and intercontinental capability. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter optimized for offshore and utility/VIP transport, with a much shorter range of roughly 400–500 nm and seating commonly around 12–16 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for flexible operations including short and semi‑prepared runways, typically flying about 1,800–2,000 nm and carrying around 6–10 passengers in business configurations. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads in range and cabin volume, the PC‑24 and King Air 360ER compete for regional-to-medium missions with different propulsion and runway needs, and the AW189 serves rotorcraft missions where vertical access matters more than range.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew411
Total Seats12216
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats351910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771206680
Standard Cabin Seats8196
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10216
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351910
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats8196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.852.2
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)40.316.617.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90