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Embraer Phenom 100 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx"

The Embraer Phenom 100 is an entry-level very light jet optimized for short-to-midrange trips, typically offering roughly 1,100–1,300 nautical miles of range depending on mission profile, and commonly seating about 4 passengers in comfort (up to about 6 in higher-density layouts). The Embraer Phenom 300E is a larger light jet with notably more capability, usually around 1,900–2,000 nautical miles of range, and it generally carries about 6–8 passengers, making it better suited to longer legs and higher-utilization business travel. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop rather than a jet, trading jet speed for excellent versatility and runway flexibility; it typically delivers about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and seats about 6–9 passengers, with generous cabin utility. In category terms, the Phenom 100 is the smallest and most economical jet option, the Phenom 300E is the fastest and most capable jet here for range and payload in its class, and the PC-12 NGX is the utility-focused choice with strong range and cabin flexibility, especially for smaller airports and shorter runways.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300E
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.88
Min Crew1
Total Seats10
ManufacturerEmbraer
Aircraft NamePhenom 300E
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,010
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats9
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25560
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCanada PW535E1
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)3360
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.2
Wingspan (ft)52.16
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Cabin Width (ft)5.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.9
Cabin Length (ft)17.2
Overall Height (ft)16.75
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10