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

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop aimed at flexible regional missions and short-field practicality. In typical executive configuration it carries about 6 to 9 passengers, and its range is generally around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on payload, routing, and reserves, with the advantage of efficient operation into smaller airports. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet focused on speed and point‑to‑point business travel. It commonly seats about 6 to 9 passengers, and its range is typically around 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles, making it the longest-legged option of the three for nonstop city pairs, usually from longer paved runways than the turboprop. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, combining jet speed with robust operations. It typically accommodates about 6 to 10 passengers, and its range is generally around 1,800 to 2,000 nautical miles, standing out for its ability to access shorter runways, including some unpaved operations, while offering a larger cabin and cargo flexibility than many light jets.

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