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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft, typically seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with an extended range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations, commonly carrying about 9–14 passengers, with a typical range roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and SAR/utility roles; it usually seats about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with a typical range around 450–500 nautical miles (mission dependent and often with reserves). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet that combines jet speed with rough/short runway capability; it generally carries about 6–10 passengers, with a typical range about 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the PC‑24 and King Air 360ER lead on range among the fixed‑wing options, the Caravan emphasizes payload and simplicity over distance, and the AW189 trades range and speed for vertical-lift access and mission flexibility.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats1910
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90