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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically configured for about 6 to 9 passengers, with long endurance for its class and an approximate maximum range around 1,800 to 2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes, commonly carrying about 9 passengers, with a typical range roughly in the 900 to 1,200 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, usually seating 4 to 5 including the pilot, with much shorter range, generally a few hundred nautical miles, but offering vertical lift and access to confined landing sites. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet, commonly seating about 6 to 10 passengers, delivering the highest speed and a longer range typically around 2,000 nautical miles, while also being known for operating from relatively short runways compared with many jets.

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
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
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
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