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.
| Spec | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| 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 | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | No |
| Cargo Door | Yes |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23500 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |