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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business/utility category, optimized for endurance and short-field flexibility. It typically offers the longest range of the three at roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles (mission dependent) and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in executive seating, with higher capacity possible in more utilitarian layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet aimed at combining jet speed with rough/short runway capability. Its range is generally around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it usually seats about 6–8 passengers in a typical business configuration, with maximum layouts higher. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a pressurized personal/business aircraft. It has a shorter range than the other two, commonly about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, and typically accommodates 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, emphasizing owner-operator simplicity and lower operating complexity over maximum payload or multi-engine redundancy.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
ManufacturerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NamePC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats10—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66802200
Standard Cabin Seats64
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew11
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Cargo DoorYes—
Total Seats65
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats10—
Lavatory LocationFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50003600
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435—
No. of Engines21
Horsepower—600
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.229.7
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Overall Height (ft)17.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165