Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the light-to-super-midsize end of utility business flying, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is an airliner-based VIP transport, and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a short-range rotorcraft for point-to-point access where runways are limited. By category, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft; the PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “super versatile jet” designed to use shorter and semi‑prepared runways; the BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP/corporate variant of the 737 MAX; and the 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter. On range, the BBJ MAX 9 is the clear leader with intercontinental capability (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves). The PC‑24 typically offers about 2,000 nm class range, the King Air 360ER about 1,500 nm class, and the 902 Explorer is far shorter, generally a few hundred nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows the same scale: the 902 usually carries around 6–8, the King Air about 8–11, the PC‑24 about 6–10 in executive layouts (more in commuter style), and the BBJ MAX 9 can accommodate dozens in VIP configuration and far more in airline seating.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 |