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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Embraer Phenom 100EV and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both very light jets aimed at short-to-medium business trips, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for versatility and access to shorter or rougher runways. In category terms, the Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite prioritize jet speed and a compact executive cabin; the PC‑12 NGX trades some cruise speed for rugged utility, cargo flexibility, and typically stronger short‑field performance. For range, the PC‑12 NGX generally offers the longest legs in this group, commonly around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, making it well suited to longer point‑to‑point missions. The Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are broadly similar and usually fall in the roughly 1,100–1,400 nautical mile class, with real‑world capability varying with payload, winds, and IFR reserves. In passenger capacity, the two jets are typically flown with four to five passengers in comfort (with maximum seating often quoted around six), whereas the PC‑12 NGX can accommodate more—often six to eight in executive layouts and up to about nine passengers in higher‑density arrangements.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats768
ManufacturerEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVHondaJet ElitePC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,17814951803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats769
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)34513432
Standard Cabin Seats546
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406419290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 5,400,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats668
Max Cabin Seats669
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.38.85.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)212802306013100
Galley LocationFWD
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW617F1-EHF120-H1APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 10ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)17302050
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.142.747.25
Wingspan (ft)40.439.853.33
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.4
Cabin Width (ft)5.155
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)1112.116.9
Overall Height (ft)14.314.914
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)910.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6066
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1040