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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Beechcraft King Air 360

The Airbus ACJ320neo and the Beechcraft King Air 360 sit in very different aircraft categories. The ACJ320neo is a large, long-range VIP airliner (a corporate version of an Airbus narrowbody jet), designed for intercontinental missions with a spacious cabin that can be configured like a flying residence or office. The King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for shorter to mid-range trips, frequent operations into smaller airports, and efficient regional flying. In range, the ACJ320neo typically offers substantially longer legs, commonly on the order of roughly 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling nonstop transoceanic routes. The King Air 360 generally operates around roughly 1,500 nautical miles, varying with payload, reserves, and conditions. Passenger capacity also differs sharply. An ACJ320neo can be configured to carry dozens of passengers in airline-style layouts, though VIP interiors usually reduce that to a smaller number for comfort. The King Air 360 is usually arranged for about 6 to 9 passengers in a typical executive cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBeechcraft King Air 360
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 4.20
Min Crew41
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerAirbusBeechcraft
Aircraft NameACJ320KingAir 350i
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)67501560
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 0.53
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)325005145
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 1,311
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470312
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$7,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats359
Standard Cabin Seats88
Lavatory—Optional
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.5
Galley / Refreshment—Optional
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27PT6A-60A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)27000—
No. of Engines21
Horsepower—1050
Flat Rating—ISA + 10
Fuel Capacity (gal)—539
Dimensions
Length (ft)11146.7
Wingspan (ft)117.557.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.14.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.44.8
Cabin Length (ft)78.819.5
Overall Height (ft)38.5814.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—71