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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry-level very light jet, best for short regional hops, typically seating about 4–7 passengers with roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and loading. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet with a noticeable step up in speed, cabin, and mission length, commonly carrying about 6–9 passengers and offering around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves into the super-midsize category, aimed at longer nonstop trips with a larger, more capable cabin, usually accommodating about 8–9 passengers and reaching roughly 3,200–3,400 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop rather than a jet; it’s valued for versatility and runway performance, often carrying about 6–9 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and typically flying around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet built for rugged flexibility, generally seating about 6–10 passengers with about 2,000 nautical miles of range, bridging the utility of a turboprop with jet speed.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew11211
Total Seats710986
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVPhenom 300EPraetor 500PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,1782,010334018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats7109910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)345169146680
Standard Cabin Seats56766
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406464466290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11211
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats69986
Max Cabin Seats699910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.39.49.75.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats47766
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2128025560271101310023500
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1730336065403435
No. of Engines22212
Fuel Burn (lbph)543757
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.151.264.647.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)40.452.1670.553.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.15.16.955.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.964.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)1117.220.616.923
Overall Height (ft)14.316.7521.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.64.74.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)914.817.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6074110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1010404090