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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 2170 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 440 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 24005 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | 870 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3621 | 3360 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 50 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 7 | 10 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 70 | 74 | — |