Aircraft comparison
Pilatus PC-24 vs Embraer Phenom 300E
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Pilatus PC-24 | Embraer Phenom 300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 2,000 nm | 2,010 nm |
| Cruise speed | — | 464 kt |
| Service ceiling | — | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateThe size class's published hourly rates, not a quote for this model | $7,500–$9,500/hr (light jet) | $7,500–$9,500/hr (light jet) |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. CRAFT's own estimates, built the same way for every aircraft from public inputs; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Pilatus PC-24 | Embraer Phenom 300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $712,311 | $501,324 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $2,796/hr | $3,315/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,271,511 | $1,164,324 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $6,358/hr | $5,822/hr |
Full breakdowns: Pilatus PC-24 and Embraer Phenom 300E.
Price by build year, specs and every tail number: Pilatus PC-24 and Embraer Phenom 300E.
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