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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER, Pilatus PC-24, and Piper M600 SLS are all pressurized fixed‑wing aircraft, while the Robinson R66 is a turbine helicopter; that makes the R66 the most flexible for point-to-point landings, but generally the slowest with the shortest range. In category and mission, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient regional travel and airfield versatility; it typically offers the longest range of this group and commonly seats about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine light jet aimed at faster trips and jet comfort with strong short/rough‑field capability; its range is long but usually a bit less than the 360ER, and seating is typically around 6 to 10. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑end owner‑pilot aircraft; range is generally mid-to-long, and seating is usually 4 to 6. The Robinson R66 typically carries a pilot plus about 4 passengers, with substantially shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft.

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 RulesIFR
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
Horsepower600
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