AIR.ONE

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

The Embraer Phenom 100EV and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both very light jets aimed at short-to-mid regional missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a larger “super versatile jet” designed to bridge light-jet speed with more utility and cabin volume. In category terms, the Phenom 100EV is a classic entry-level very light jet, the HondaJet Elite is also a very light jet but positioned as a premium, efficiency-focused alternative, and the PC-24 is typically categorized in the light jet class (often described as “super light”) with capability closer to the upper end of that segment. For range, the Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are broadly similar, typically around the 1,200–1,400 nautical mile class depending on reserves and loading, suitable for many nonstop trips of roughly two to three hours. The PC-24 generally offers longer legs, commonly around the 1,700–2,000 nautical mile class, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater flexibility. In passenger capacity, the Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite usually seat about four to five in typical executive layouts (up to six in some configurations), whereas the PC-24 commonly carries six to eight passengers, with a larger cabin and more baggage flexibility.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats766
ManufacturerEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,17814952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats7610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)345134326680
Standard Cabin Seats546
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats666
Max Cabin Seats6610
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.38.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)212802306023500
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW617F1-EHF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)173020503435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.142.752.2
Wingspan (ft)40.439.855.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)1112.123
Overall Height (ft)14.314.917.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)910.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6066
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090