Beechcraft Kingair 250 vs Beechcraft Kingair 350i vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 are twin‑turboprop aircraft suited to short and medium trips with strong short‑field capability; typical range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nm and passenger capacity is commonly 6–9, depending on layout. The King Air 360 is generally the more capable, with slightly higher range and a more upscale cabin than the 260. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop focused on efficiency and versatility, usually carrying about 6–9 passengers with a typical range around 1,700–1,800 nm. The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are light business jets; they are faster than turboprops and usually carry about 6–9 passengers. Typical range is about 2,000–2,200 nm for the CJ4 and about 1,900–2,000 nm for the Phenom 300E, depending on conditions and configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for rougher/shorter runways than many jets, typically seating about 6–10 with range around 2,000 nm.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 3360 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 14.8 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 74 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 10 | 40 | 90 |