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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)369006680
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 RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats17216
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines322
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.852.2
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.723
Overall Height (ft)26.116.617.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor