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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E and Pilatus PC-24 are both light jets, while the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop. In typical use, the Phenom 300E is oriented toward fast, efficient point‑to‑point business travel from paved runways; the PC-24 is a more utility‑focused jet with the ability to access shorter and rougher fields than most light jets; and the PC-12 NGX emphasizes versatility, low operating cost, and strong short/soft‑field capability. On range, the Phenom 300E and PC-24 are broadly comparable in the “around two-thousand–nautical‑mile” class depending on payload and conditions, while the PC-12 NGX is also in a similar long‑range bracket but typically trades some cruise speed for efficiency and field performance. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 300E commonly seats about six to eight, the PC-24 typically accommodates six to eight (with more flexible cabin and mission options), and the PC-12 NGX generally carries six to nine with the greatest cabin utility for mixed passenger/cargo missions.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats1086
ManufacturerEmbraerPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,01018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914—6680
Standard Cabin Seats666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—No
Total Seats986
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.45.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats766
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)255601310023500
Cargo Door—YesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3360—3435
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (lbph)757——
Horsepower—1200—
Usable Fuel (gal)—402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.247.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1653.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.216.923
Overall Height (ft)16.751417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)104090