Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 sit at the “utility” end of business aviation: the King Air is a twin‑turboprop optimized for short fields and regional missions, while the PC‑24 is a light jet designed for rough/short runway access with jet speed. The Gulfstream G280 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are larger, long‑range cabin jets, with the Falcon firmly in the large‑cabin class and the G280 generally considered a super‑mid. In range, the King Air 360ER is typically suited to regional sectors of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, the PC‑24 around 2,000 nautical miles, the G280 roughly 3,600 nautical miles, and the Falcon 2000LXS about 4,000 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows cabin size: King Air 360ER commonly carries about 6–9, PC‑24 about 6–10, G280 about 8–10, and Falcon 2000LXS often 8–12 (with higher maximums possible in denser configurations).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | 2000LXS | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 4155 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 18250 | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 490 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $35,100,000 | $24,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PW308C | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 7000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7000 | 7624 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 66.4 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 70.2 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 26.2 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 23.2 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 17.1 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 131 | 154 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |