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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional business and utility missions. It offers long endurance for its class, with range generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout (higher in commuter configurations). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel and operations into shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets. Its range is broadly similar or slightly higher than the King Air in many real‑world configurations, roughly about 1,700–2,000 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 6–10 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, search and rescue, and VIP transport where vertical lift is essential. Its range is substantially shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft, commonly around 500–700 nautical miles, but passenger capacity is higher, often 12–19 depending on configuration.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Cargo DoorYes—
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3—
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center—
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500—
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)3435—
No. of Engines21
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
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)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140