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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite sit in the very light jet category, optimized for shorter regional missions and lower operating costs. Both typically cover roughly 1,200–1,400 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and are usually flown with four passengers in comfort (with practical maximum seating around five to six depending on layout and mission). The Embraer Phenom 300E moves up to the light jet category, offering a meaningful step in capability and cabin space. It commonly delivers about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles of range and is often operated with six passengers (with seating typically up to seven to ten depending on configuration, though real-world comfort usually favors fewer). The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet, blending light-jet speed with utility aircraft flexibility. Its range is generally in the ~2,000 nautical mile class, and it typically carries six to eight passengers. Compared with the others, it stands out less for pure range and more for cabin volume, cargo/medevac adaptability, and rough/short-field airport access.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 2.73$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats71066
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVPhenom 300EHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,1782,01014952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats710610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3451691434326680
Standard Cabin Seats5646
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406464419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$9,650,000$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats6966
Max Cabin Seats69610
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.39.48.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats4746
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)21280255602306023500
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3500500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1730336020503435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)543757
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.151.242.752.2
Wingspan (ft)40.452.1639.855.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.30.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.15.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.94.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)1117.212.123
Overall Height (ft)14.316.7514.917.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)914.810.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)607466
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101090