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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

These aircraft span turboprops and light-to-super-midsize business jets, with clear tradeoffs in speed, range, and cabin size. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop geared to longer legs and utility; typical range is roughly 1,800–2,000 nm, carrying about 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop with similar mission flexibility but usually a bit less range at about 1,600–1,800 nm, with 6–9 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop that feels jet‑like in cruise, typically around 1,400–1,700 nm, seating about 6–8. Moving to jets, the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for efficiency and speed, commonly around 1,900–2,000 nm with about 6–9 passengers. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super‑midsize jet with more cabin volume and comfort, roughly 2,800–3,000 nm range, typically 8–12 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability; range is about 2,000 nm, usually 6–10 passengers.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Phenom 300EPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.02$ 3.88$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew121111
Total Seats101110886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationEmbraerPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERSovereign +Phenom 300EAvanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233831382,010153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats912107910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)658512790691437756680
Standard Cabin Seats896666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 2,699$ 1,758$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303458464400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$19,730,000$9,650,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew121111
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats10119886
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91297910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.39.495.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats897666
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523025560240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APW306DCanada PW535E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360060005000360050005000
Horsepower10508501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines122212
Fuel Capacity (gal)7751700
Thrust (lbs)590733603435
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.763.551.247.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)57.972.452.1647.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.55.16.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.74.95.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.317.214.916.923
Overall Height (ft)14.420.416.7513.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.93.63.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.517.414.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71351035.24090
Aisle Step (ft)0.70.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10074