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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are pressurized, turbine business aircraft aimed at fast regional missions, while the Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for short-range, point-to-point access. In category, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop, the PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet, and the R66 is a single‑engine turbine rotorcraft. For range, the PC‑24 typically offers the longest reach at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class depending on load, the King Air 360ER is also long‑range for a turboprop at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles class, and the R66 is much shorter, roughly 300–350 nautical miles class. In passenger capacity, the PC‑24 generally seats about 6–10 passengers in typical configurations, the King Air 360ER commonly carries about 6–9 passengers, and the R66 is usually configured for around 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to five seats total, depending on layout).

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