Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the smaller, more utility-oriented end of the spectrum. The King Air 360ER is a turboprop optimized for regional missions and access to shorter or less-improved runways, with typical seating around 6–9 passengers and a long turboprop range generally in the roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The PC-24 is a light jet aimed at flexible operations, commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers, with range typically around 2,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Bombardier Global 7500 are large-cabin, long-range business jets designed for intercontinental flying. The Falcon 8X generally carries about 12–16 passengers in typical layouts and offers approximately 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Global 7500 is the longest-range option here, often seating roughly 14–19 passengers and reaching about 7,700 nautical miles, making it best suited to ultra-long nonstop city pairs.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |