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.
| 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 |