Embraer Phenom 300e vs Leonardo Aw119kx
The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light business jet, optimized for fast, high-altitude point-to-point travel. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter, optimized for vertical lift, short-notice access, and operations into confined or unimproved sites. In range, the Phenom 300E typically offers roughly about 2,000 nautical miles class capability, making it better suited to longer regional trips without stops, while the AW119Kx is generally in the few-hundred-nautical-mile class (often around 300–500 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration), favoring shorter missions and repositioning legs. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 300E commonly seats about six to eight passengers in an executive cabin (with one or two pilots), whereas the AW119Kx typically carries about six to seven passengers plus a pilot, with flexibility depending on interior, payload, and mission equipment. Overall, the Phenom 300E prioritizes speed and range; the AW119Kx prioritizes access and landing flexibility.
| Spec | Embraer Phenom 300E | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.88 | $ 6.76 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Phenom 300E | AW119Kx |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2,010 | 515 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,758 | $ 885 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 464 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,650,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | VFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.4 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25560 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Canada PW535E1 | PT6B-37A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3360 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 917 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 160 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 42.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.16 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.9 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.75 | 11.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.6 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 35.5 |