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Beechcraft Kingair 350i vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop positioned primarily as a short‑ to mid‑range business and utility aircraft. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts and is valued for lower operating speeds but strong runway flexibility. Its range is generally in the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel with jet cruise speeds and efficient operations. It commonly seats about 6 to 9 passengers, and its range is typically around the ~2,000‑nautical‑mile class, making it well suited to many nonstop regional and transcontinental missions in North America. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet that emphasizes versatility, combining jet performance with the ability to use shorter and more austere runways than most light jets. It is often configured for about 6 to 10 passengers and offers range generally in the ~2,000‑nautical‑mile class, varying with cabin fit and payload.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats96
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ3+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18982076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats810
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55306680
Standard Cabin Seats76
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats96
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats810
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.99.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats76
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2358623500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28203435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)624
Fuel Capacity (gal)703
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.252.2
Wingspan (ft)5355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.723
Overall Height (ft)15.217.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90