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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX and Beechcraft King Air 360ER are single‑engine and twin‑turboprop aircraft, respectively, suited to short-to-medium missions and smaller groups; the PC-12 typically carries about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range, while the King Air 360ER usually seats about 6–9 with about 1,800–2,000 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at fast regional and transcontinental trips, generally carrying 6–9 passengers with about 2,000–2,200 nm range. The Gulfstream G800 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for nonstop intercontinental flying, typically configured for around 12–19 passengers with about 8,000+ nm range. The Boeing BBJ 747‑8 is a VIP widebody airliner in a different class entirely, capable of very long range around 7,000–8,000 nm depending on configuration, with passenger capacity varying widely from a few dozen in luxurious layouts to well over 100 if densified.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBoeing BBJ 747-8Embraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G800Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.88$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats1010010158
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBoeingEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERBBJ 747-8Phenom 300EG750PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233892602,0101803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.55$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65856914
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,758$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303490464982290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$567,000,000$9,650,00071500000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats1098
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats999
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.45.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats876
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556013100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACanada PW535E1PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower10501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Thrust (lbs)3360
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.247.25
Wingspan (ft)57.952.1653.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.216.9
Overall Height (ft)14.416.7514
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)711040
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74