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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing aircraft, while the Enstrom 480B and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to regional missions; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel; it usually seats about 6–10 passengers and has a longer typical range than the turboprop, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter best for short-range utility or training; it generally carries 4–5 occupants and has a much shorter range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger twin‑engine medium helicopter for offshore, SAR, or corporate shuttle; it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers with a range typically in the 450–500+ nautical mile class, varying with fuel and cabin fit.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats1910
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90