Compare Embraer Legacy 450 vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Legacy 450 | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 35891 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 35759 | 18300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 32518 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 25904 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | 22983 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 22851 | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2921 | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 12108 | 5964 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 800 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1298 | 1000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 55.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Model | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| FMS | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 2 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 2 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Warranty | ||
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 2 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | 2 | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 2000 |
| APU (Hrs) | 2000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.83 | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | 0.75 | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 430 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | 101 | 90 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 2076 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 2904 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 1498 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 3907 | 2930 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 5189 | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2090 | 2375 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 3783 | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 45000 | 45000 |