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Beechcraft Kingair C90gtx vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Beechcraft King Air Denali is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a modern utility/business aircraft, the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite is a light twin‑engine very light jet focused on efficient short-to-medium business trips, and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine “super versatile jet” designed for business use with strong short/rough‑field capability. On range, the Denali is typically discussed in the roughly 1,500–1,600 nautical mile class (as targeted for the program), the HondaJet Elite is about 1,400+ nautical miles depending on variant and reserves, and the PC‑24 is generally longer‑legged at roughly 2,000+ nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop missions. For passenger capacity, the HondaJet Elite commonly seats around 5–6 passengers in a standard executive layout, the Denali is usually configured around 6–9 depending on interior and mission, and the PC‑24 typically carries about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations, with flexibility for higher‑density or special‑mission layouts.

SpecHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.73$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
ManufacturerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)34326680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats66
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats610
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2306023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)20503435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.752.2
Wingspan (ft)39.855.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.123
Overall Height (ft)14.917.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)10.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)66
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90