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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and medium missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nm depending on load and reserves). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large, long‑range tri‑jet business jet designed for intercontinental flying, generally seating 12–16 (with high‑density options higher), and offering about 6,450 nm of range. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter; as a rotorcraft it trades speed and range for vertical access, commonly carrying around 16–19 passengers (or fewer in VIP layouts), with a typical range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often ~450–500 nm depending on configuration). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and shorter runways, usually configured for about 6–10 passengers, with roughly 2,000 nm range, sitting between the King Air’s turboprop efficiency and the Falcon 8X’s long‑haul capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats17216
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name8XAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64506512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900—6680
Standard Cabin Seats14196
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatYes—No
Total Seats17216
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2—9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Optional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200—23500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900——
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6722—3435
No. of Engines322
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983—
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.852.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3—55.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.7—23
Overall Height (ft)26.116.617.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140—90
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor