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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.

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