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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at fast, efficient short-to-medium trips. It typically seats about six to eight passengers in a single-pilot-capable cabin and offers a range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited for regional nonstop missions with strong cruise speed but a smaller cabin than larger jets. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up to the super-midsize category with a longer-range mission profile and a more spacious cabin. It generally accommodates about eight to twelve passengers depending on layout and has a range roughly in the 3,900–4,000 nautical mile class, enabling more true transcontinental and some intercontinental-style city pairs with higher comfort and baggage capability. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop, valued for versatility rather than jet speed. It commonly carries six to nine passengers and delivers range in the neighborhood of 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. Its key differentiator is access to shorter or less-developed runways and strong utility, trading speed for flexibility and operating economics.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 2.78
Min Crew121
Total Seats10108
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,01040181803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats10129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914
Standard Cabin Seats686
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464542290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$20,995,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional
Min Crew121
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats9108
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.75.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)255602714013100
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)33607528
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.268.147.25
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.553.33
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.85
Cabin Height (ft)4.964.9
Cabin Length (ft)17.224.116.9
Overall Height (ft)16.752114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.74.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.821.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)104540