Light Jets compared
Beechjet 400A vs Pilatus PC-24
Both are light jets. The Pilatus PC-24 seats 2 more passengers (10 vs 8). The Pilatus PC-24 flies 1,475 km (796 nm) farther: 3,610 km against 2,135 km. The Pilatus PC-24 has the taller cabin (1.58 m vs 1.45 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Beechjet 400A | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 10 (better) |
| Range | 2,135 km1,153 nm | 3,610 km1,949 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 807 km/h436 kt | 815 km/h440 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft | 1.58 m5.2 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.50 m4.9 ft | 1.60 m5.2 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 4.72 m15.5 ft (better) | 4.50 m14.8 ft |
| Baggage | 45 cu ft | 78 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (better) |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,600/hr (better) | $4,700/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Beechjet 400A if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.2 m longer).
Pick the Pilatus PC-24 if you need the extra 1,475 km (796 nm) of range, you are a group of 9 to 10, headroom matters (the cabin is 13 cm taller) and you want a wider cabin (10 cm more across).
The Beechjet 400A is estimated at $3,600/hr against $4,700/hr for the Pilatus PC-24, about $1,100 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Pilatus PC-24 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) nonstop, 1,926 km. The Beechjet 400A would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Beechjet 400A vs Pilatus PC-24: common questions
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