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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 3138 | 2,010 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 12790 | 6914 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,758 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 458 | 464 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 25560 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 6000 | 5000 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 5907 | 3360 | — | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 63.5 | 51.2 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 72.4 | 52.16 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 25.3 | 17.2 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 20.4 | 16.75 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 17.4 | 14.8 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 35 | 10 | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | 0.3 | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 74 | — | — | — |