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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long-range mission profile for its class (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nm depending on payload and reserves). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft, generally seating 12–16 passengers and optimized for intercontinental flying at about 6,400+ nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and short/rough-field capability, commonly arranged for 6–10 passengers, with range around 2,000 nm (varies by load and speed). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter in a different category altogether, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a range on the order of 300+ nm. In practice, the Falcon 8X leads by a wide margin in range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with flexible airport access, the King Air 360ER emphasizes efficient regional-to-medium-haul utility, and the R66 is best suited to short-range point-to-point rotorcraft missions.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats176
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.2
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)26.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor