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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops aimed at short-to-mid-range missions with strong runway versatility. The King Air 360ER typically offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range and usually seats about 6–9 passengers, while the PC-12 NGX is in a similar category with about 1,500–1,800 nm range and commonly 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet optimized for efficient regional trips, generally around 1,800–2,000 nm range with typical seating of about 6–9 passengers. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize/super-midsize-class jet with more cabin volume and step-up comfort, usually around 2,700 nm range and typically seating about 7–9 passengers, with higher maximum configurations possible. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin long-range business jet, delivering the most reach and space of this group at roughly 4,000 nm range and typically seating about 9–12 passengers (with higher-density options).

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation LatitudePilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 7.16$ 4.05$ 6.80$ 2.78
Min Crew12121
Total Seats10119108
Flight RulesIFR———IFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERChallenger 650CJ3+LatitudePC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23384085189827311803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.80$ 0.58$ 0.85$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats912899
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)658521050553012394—
Standard Cabin Seats89786
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 3,365$ 1,680$ 2,936$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G3000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303470415458290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$32,400,000$9,915,000$19,305,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional
Min Crew12121
Cargo DoorOptional———Yes
Total Seats10119108
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats912899
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.88.99.75.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats89786
Crew Rest—YesNoNo—
Jump Seat—YesNoNo—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23000235862680013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———5,950—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACF34-3B MTOFJ44-3APW306D1PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3600On-Condition500060005000
Horsepower1050———1200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 35
No. of Engines12221
Fuel Capacity (gal)775—7031700—
Thrust (lbs)—922028205907—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——6241114—
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.768.451.26247.25
Wingspan (ft)57.964.45372.353.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.94.86.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.864.864.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.615.721.816.9
Overall Height (ft)14.420.715.220.914
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.93.14.44.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.515.412.215.9—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71112—2740
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor0.4Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——65100—