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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop typically used for regional corporate and utility missions, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and generally 6–10 passengers depending on configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet aimed at intercontinental-style missions, providing around 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodating 10–13 passengers in a high-comfort cabin. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium heavy twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, VIP, and search-and-rescue roles; it trades speed and range for vertical lift capability, typically offering about 500–600 nautical miles of range and seating often around 12–19 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances jet performance with field capability, the King Air 360ER emphasizes efficient regional turboprop operations, and the S‑92 uniquely enables point-to-point access without runways.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140