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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both utility-oriented turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑engine aircraft in the light business/utility category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in comfort, with long range for a turboprop (roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and reserves). The Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short-field operations, commonly configured for about 9–14 passengers, with shorter range (about 900–1,000 nm). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at police/EMS/utility roles, usually seating around 6–8 people total, with much shorter range than fixed‑wing aircraft (roughly 300–400 nm). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, positioned above the turboprops in speed and typical business travel use, usually seating about 6–10 passengers, and offering the longest range of this group (about 2,000 nm class), generally with higher cruise performance than the King Air.

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