Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops suited to longer, more flexible missions, including shorter or less improved runways. The 360ER emphasizes higher typical passenger counts and a longer-range, multi-engine profile, while the PC-12 NGX pairs strong range with single-engine efficiency and utility. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single-engine turboprop, generally the lightest-duty option here, with shorter range and fewer seats, aimed at owner-operators. The Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation M2, and Embraer Phenom 100EV are light business jets optimized for speed and higher-altitude cruising. Among them, the CJ3+ is typically the range leader and often carries the most passengers, the M2 is a smaller, shorter-range entry jet, and the Phenom 100EV sits close to the M2 in size with comparable capacity and range depending on configuration. In broad terms, expect roughly 4–6 passengers for M600 SLS and M2/Phenom 100EV, about 6–9 for CJ3+ and PC-12 NGX, and up to about 9–11 for King Air 360ER, with ranges spanning roughly 1,200–2,000+ nm depending on reserves and load.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation M2 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | M2 | Phenom 100EV | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 1400 | 1,178 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 3810 | 3451 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,395 | $ 1,152 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 404 | 406 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $5,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 22027 | 21280 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW617F1-E | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | 492 | — | — | 260 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 1965 | 1730 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 516 | 543 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 42.6 | 42.1 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 47.3 | 40.4 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 11 | 11 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 14 | 14.3 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | 8.8 | 9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | — | 10 | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 46 | 60 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 165 |