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Beechcraft Kingair 350er vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are generally positioned as versatile, utility‑leaning business aircraft, while the Embraer Phenom 300E is typically framed as a fast, efficient light jet aimed at point‑to‑point executive travel. In range terms, the King Air 360ER is optimized for extended endurance in the turboprop category and is often cited around the 1,800–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, whereas the Phenom 300E commonly falls in the roughly 2,000 nautical mile class and emphasizes higher cruise speeds typical of light jets. The PC-24 usually sits in a similar general bracket, often around the 2,000 nautical mile class, pairing jet speed with flexible mission profiles. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts; the King Air 360ER frequently seats 7–9, the Phenom 300E typically 6–8, and the PC-24 often 6–10 depending on interior and mission configuration.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats106
ManufacturerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)69146680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats96
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats76
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)33603435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.252.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.223
Overall Height (ft)16.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090