Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop positioned more as a versatile utility and short/rough‑field-capable business aircraft than a pure light jet; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nm range depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; both commonly seat 6–8 passengers, with typical ranges around 1,900–2,000 nm for the CJ3+ and about 1,950–2,100 nm for the Phenom 300E, with the Embraer often viewed as the higher‑performance “top end” of the light‑jet segment. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize “super versatile” jet that trades a bit of range for exceptional airport access, including many shorter runways; it usually seats 6–10 passengers and typically ranges about 1,700–2,000 nm depending on configuration.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3360 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 10 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 74 | — |