Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprops, but they target different missions. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized, higher-performance twin‑engine business turboprop with long endurance, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short/rough fields, with a shorter typical range around 900–1,100 nautical miles and higher capacity, often up to about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet designed for longer nonstop travel, with transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental capability of roughly 3,900 nautical miles and seating typically 10–13 passengers in a corporate cabin. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a unique “jet plus utility” niche, combining short-field flexibility with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and a cabin that commonly seats 6–10 passengers, bridging turboprop practicality and jet speed.
| Spec | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | No |
| Cargo Door | Yes |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23500 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 90 |