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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at efficient short-to-mid range missions, typically offering seating for about 6 to 8 passengers in a compact cabin and a range around 2,000 nautical miles (roughly 3,700 km), making it well suited to regional business travel. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up into the super-midsize category, with a larger, more comfortable cabin and generally higher baggage and fuel capacity. It commonly accommodates around 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout, and its range is roughly 4,000 nautical miles (about 7,400 km), enabling longer nonstop city pairs and more transcontinental or even some transatlantic missions. The Pilatus PC-24 is often described as a “light jet” with a unique utility focus, combining business-jet speed with rugged versatility. It typically seats about 6 to 10 passengers and offers a range around 2,000 nautical miles (about 3,700 km), but stands out for its ability to operate from shorter or less-improved runways compared with many similarly sized jets.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew121
Total Seats10106
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,01040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)69146680
Standard Cabin Seats686
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew121
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats9106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)255602714023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)336075283435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.268.152.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.965.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.224.123
Overall Height (ft)16.752117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.821.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)104590