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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are turboprops, but the 360ER is a pressurized, higher-speed twin-engine business/utility aircraft, while the Caravan EX is a rugged, single-engine utility/commuter platform optimized for short, unimproved strips and hauling. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin turboprop, but it is positioned as a high-speed executive aircraft with a distinctive pusher configuration and jet-like cruise. The Pilatus PC-24 is the outlier as a light business jet, offering higher speeds and jet performance while retaining notable short-field capability for its class. On range, the PC-24 generally leads for point-to-point missions at jet speeds, with the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO close behind depending on payload and reserves; the Caravan EX typically has the shortest range when carrying heavier loads, though it can be efficient on shorter regional legs. On passenger capacity, the Caravan EX can carry the most in commuter layouts (often up to around 14), the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO typically seat about 6–9 in executive configurations, and the PC-24 usually seats about 6–10 depending on layout.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.2
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17