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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry-level very light jet, optimized for short-to-mid regional trips. It typically seats about four to six passengers in normal corporate use (with a maximum around seven), and offers a range on the order of roughly 1,100–1,200 nautical miles, making it best for shorter nonstop hops. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet step up, carrying about six to eight passengers (often configured for seven to nine maximum) with materially more range—about 2,000 nautical miles—so it can handle longer city pairs while keeping operating simplicity. The Embraer Praetor 600 moves into the super-midsize category, generally accommodating eight to twelve passengers depending on layout, and stretching range to about 3,600–4,000 nautical miles, enabling many transatlantic-style missions and longer nonstop capability. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a unique “utility jet” positioning: typical seating is six to eight (with higher-density options), and range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles. Its standout advantage versus the Phenoms is rugged flexibility and short/rough-field capability rather than outright range.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew1121
Total Seats710106
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVPhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,1782,01040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats7101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)345169146680
Standard Cabin Seats5686
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406464542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$9,650,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1121
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats69106
Max Cabin Seats691210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.39.49.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats4786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)21280255602714023500
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1730336075283435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)543757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.151.268.152.2
Wingspan (ft)40.452.1670.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.15.16.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.965.1
Cabin Length (ft)1117.224.123
Overall Height (ft)14.316.752117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.64.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)914.821.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6074110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10104590