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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).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63762076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712066807417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats10621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351019
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats8619
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-1BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)40.317.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775