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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft (often used for corporate, special mission, and regional utility flying) with long endurance for its class, typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, offering substantially greater range—roughly 3,900 nautical miles—and usually accommodates about 10–14 passengers with a true stand‑up cabin and multiple seating zones. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, best suited to short‑range missions; practical range is on the order of 300–400 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is typically 4–5 including the pilot. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/medium business jet with “super versatile” mission flexibility, including operation from shorter or less‑improved runways; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and offers mid‑range capability, roughly 2,000 nautical miles, placing it between the King Air 360ER and the Legacy 650E for range while providing jet speed.

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