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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop, typically chosen for short-to-medium missions and runway flexibility. It generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, with range around 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets, with the CJ3+ usually seating about 6–9 and flying roughly 1,800–2,000 nm, while the larger, faster CJ4 commonly carries about 7–10 and stretches range to about 2,000–2,200 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet, typically seating about 6–10, and is often competitive at the top end of the category with range commonly around 1,900–2,000+ nm. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the “light/medium” crossover: a versatile twin jet designed for rougher or shorter fields than many jets, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers with range around 1,900–2,000+ nm depending on configuration.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew11111
Total Seats1099106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERCJ3+CJ4Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338189821702,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9881010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65855530691469146680
Standard Cabin Seats87766
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303415440464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$9,915,000$11,290,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11111
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats109996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats988910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.999.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats87776
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23586240052556023500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-3AFJ44-4ACanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000500050005000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 23
No. of Engines12222
Fuel Capacity (gal)775703870
Thrust (lbs)2820362133603435
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.253.451.252.2
Wingspan (ft)57.9535052.1655.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.84.85.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.515.717.217.223
Overall Height (ft)14.415.215.516.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.13.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.214.814.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7171090
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657074