Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a higher-performance, pressurized twin-engine aircraft typically configured for about 6–9 passengers and optimized for longer trips, with a typical range roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single-engine utility turboprop, commonly carrying about 9–14 passengers, with a shorter typical range in the neighborhood of 800–1,000 nautical miles, excelling in remote and short/rough-field operations. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet, pressurized and faster than the turboprops, generally seating about 6–10 passengers, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles; it blends jet speed with comparatively flexible runway requirements for its class. The Robinson R66 is a turbine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing aircraft, usually seating about 4–5 passengers plus pilot, with a much shorter range typically around 300–350 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical access and point-to-point flexibility.
| 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 |