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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are pressurized fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the Piper M600 SLS is a smaller pressurized single‑engine turboprop, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles. In range terms, the King Air 360ER is built for long turboprop legs, typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, while the PC‑24 generally offers similar or somewhat greater reach, often around 1,700–2,000 nautical miles in typical mission profiles. The M600 SLS is shorter‑legged than the larger twins but still capable, commonly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles. The S‑92’s range is much lower than the airplanes, typically roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on tanks, payload, and reserves. For passengers, the King Air 360ER and PC‑24 usually seat about 6–10 in executive layouts (with the PC‑24 able to accommodate more in commuter configurations), the M600 SLS is generally 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, and the S‑92 commonly carries about 12–19 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
ManufacturerPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)668022007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew112
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines211
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)17.411.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140