Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops suited to regional utility missions; the 360ER typically offers around 1,800–2,000 nm range with about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, while the PC-12 NGX is commonly around 1,700–1,800 nm with about 6–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single‑engine turboprops optimized for speed and owner-operator use; both generally cover roughly 1,500–1,700 nm and usually seat 4–6 passengers plus the pilot, with the 960 focusing on efficiency and comfort refinements. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets; the CJ3+ is typically around ~2,000 nm with about 6–8 passengers, while the Phenom 300E is commonly around ~2,000–2,100 nm with about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a larger cabin and more flexible mission profile, generally around ~2,000 nm range and about 6–10 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 1730 | 1730 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 2908 | 2908 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 330 | 330 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID | MID | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — | No | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 14390 | 14390 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 850 | 850 | — | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | 291 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | — | — | 3360 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | — | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 14.3 | — | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | — | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | — | — | 14.8 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 30 | — | 10 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | — | — | 74 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | — |