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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 designed for short regional missions, with a typical range around 1,100–1,200 nautical miles and seating commonly for 4–7 passengers depending on configuration. The Embraer Phenom 300E steps up to the light-jet category, offering notably more cabin and performance capability, with range roughly 1,900–2,000 nautical miles and typical seating for about 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is also generally positioned as a light jet, but it differentiates itself as a “super versatile” platform (including rough-field capability) with range typically around 2,000 nautical miles and seating often about 6–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 moves into the super-midsize class, providing the longest legs of this group at roughly 4,000 nautical miles and a larger cabin suited to about 8–12 passengers depending on layout. Overall, the 100EV prioritizes simplicity and economy, the 300E and PC-24 balance flexibility with mid-range missions, and the Praetor 600 is the long-range, higher-capacity option.

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