Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and remote operations, offering long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles) and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner based on a commercial narrowbody, designed for intercontinental missions (about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration) with highly variable cabin layouts; it can be outfitted for around 25–50+ passengers in VIP use, far more than the others. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet optimized for short and unimproved runways, with about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range and usually 6–10 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter focused on vertical access and offshore/utility roles, trading speed and range for VTOL capability; it commonly seats about 12–19 passengers with a range typically in the 500–600 nautical mile class (often extendable with auxiliary fuel).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |