Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing aircraft, while the Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, so it trades speed and range for vertical takeoff/landing and point‑to‑point access. In range, the King Air 360ER is optimized for endurance among turboprops, typically around 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it well suited to long regional sectors. The PC-24, a light jet, generally offers a similar or slightly higher range in the roughly 2,000‑nautical‑mile class and adds higher cruise speed, while still retaining the ability to operate from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. The AW189’s practical range is materially shorter, commonly on the order of 450–500 nautical miles (mission‑dependent), but it can access helipads, offshore platforms, and confined sites. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER is typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, the PC-24 commonly seats around 6–10 in executive layouts, and the AW189 can carry more—often 16–19 passengers in transport configurations.