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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑pilot-capable turboprops (the King Air is twin‑engine, the PC‑12 is single‑engine), while the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet designed for higher cruise speeds and typical jet mission profiles. On range, the King Air 360ER is optimized for longer turboprop legs, commonly cited around roughly 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The PC‑12 NGX is also long‑legged for its class, typically around roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The Phenom 300E generally offers a shorter but still strong light‑jet range, often quoted around roughly 1,900–2,000 nautical miles, with real‑world range varying notably with passengers, winds, and cruise settings. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 300E typically seats about 6–8 passengers in standard executive layouts. The King Air 360ER commonly seats about 6–9 in executive configurations. The PC‑12 NGX often seats about 6–9 in executive layouts, and can be configured for more in commuter-style seating where regulations allow.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360EREmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.88$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats10108
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERPhenom 300EPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23382,0101803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.55$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats9109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65856914
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,758$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303464290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$9,650,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Total Seats1098
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats999
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.45.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats876
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556013100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACanada PW535E1PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower10501200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Thrust (lbs)3360
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.247.25
Wingspan (ft)57.952.1653.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.216.9
Overall Height (ft)14.416.7514
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)711040
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74