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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Beechcraft Kingair 350i

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional trips and some longer nonstop legs. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet that trades a bit of speed and range for utility; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, with the standout advantage of operating from shorter, less‑prepared runways compared with many jets. The Beechcraft King Air 350i is a twin‑turboprop focused on cabin comfort, short‑field performance, and flexibility rather than jet speeds; it generally carries about 7–9 passengers and flies about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration. In short, the Phenom 300E emphasizes speed and efficiency, the PC‑24 balances jet performance with rugged access, and the King Air 350i prioritizes versatility and short‑runway capability with turboprop economics.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats106
ManufacturerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)69146680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats96
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats76
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)33603435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.252.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.223
Overall Height (ft)16.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090