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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.

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