Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the light business/utility category, positioned for longer turboprop missions with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves, and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for simplicity and short/rough-field work; it generally offers about 800–1,000 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, aimed at faster, higher‑altitude business travel while retaining good runway flexibility; it typically ranges around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and is usually configured for about 6–10 passengers. In short, the Caravan prioritizes payload and rugged utility with the shortest range, the King Air 360ER balances turboprop efficiency with extended reach, and the PC‑24 delivers jet speed and comparable or greater range with business‑jet comfort.
| 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 |