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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed-wing business aircraft, while the Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter, typically used for utility, patrol, training, and short-hop passenger missions. In range, the King Air 360ER is designed for extended endurance among turboprops, generally around 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it well suited to longer regional trips and remote operations. The PC-24, a light jet, typically offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, favoring faster point-to-point travel over longer distances. The Enstrom 480B has much shorter range, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, but compensates with vertical takeoff/landing and access to confined areas. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER commonly seats about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts. The PC-24 is often configured for about 6 to 10 passengers. The Enstrom 480B typically carries around 4 passengers plus a pilot, prioritizing flexibility over cabin volume.

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