Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Daher Tbm 910 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 short and unimproved runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers; the 360ER emphasizes longer range for its class (roughly up to ~1,800 nm), while the PC-12 NGX is in a similar general range band (often quoted around ~1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and reserves). The Daher TBM 910 is a faster, smaller single‑engine turboprop, generally optimized for 4–6 passengers and medium-to-long trips (about ~1,400–1,700 nm). Among light jets, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a 6–9 passenger category aircraft with typical range around ~1,800–2,000 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet but often considered at the top of the segment, commonly seating 6–10 and offering similar or slightly greater typical range (about ~1,900–2,000+ nm). The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed for rough-field capability, usually 6–10 passengers, with range commonly around ~2,000 nm, blending jet speed with unusual airfield access.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Daher TBM 910 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | TBM 910 | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 1730 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | — | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 2908 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 330 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | 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 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Refreshment Centre | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | No | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 14390 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | PT6A-66D | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 850 | — | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | 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 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 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 | — | — | — |