Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and midrange trips, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with a long‑leg range for its class of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for longer missions and higher comfort, generally seating 10–13 passengers, with intercontinental-capable range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet optimized for versatility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways, commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers, and offering midrange capability of roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in a different category altogether, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a much shorter range around 300–350 nautical miles, trading speed and endurance for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.
| 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 |