Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Beechcraft King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are pressurized twin‑turboprop aircraft suited to short and mid‑range missions; typical passenger capacity is about 6–9. Range generally increases across the line, with the 260 being shortest, the 360 longer, and the 360ER the longest (roughly around 1,700 nm, ~1,800 nm, and up to ~2,300 nm respectively, depending on load and reserves). The Cessna Caravan is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field operations; it usually carries about 9–14 passengers but has shorter range than the King Airs (often around ~900–1,200 nm). Cessna’s Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and Embraer Phenom 300E are light business jets; the M2 and Phenom 100EV typically seat about 4–7 with ranges around ~1,100–1,200 nm, while the Phenom 300E is larger, often 6–9 passengers, and reaches roughly ~2,000 nm. The Citation Latitude and Longitude are midsize and super‑midsize jets respectively; Latitude typically carries about 7–9 with ~2,700 nm range, while Longitude is roomier (often 8–12) and longer‑legged at about ~3,500 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.07 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Caravan | Latitude | Longitude | M2 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1070 | 2731 | 3500 | 1400 | 1,178 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3305 | 12394 | — | 3810 | 3451 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 571 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 1,395 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 186 | 458 | 481 | 404 | 406 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,355,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $5,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | Galley | Galley | No | No | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | — | 26800 | 25400 | 22027 | 21280 | 25560 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | No | No | No | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-114A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 6000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 675 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 31 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | 1700 | — | 492 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 5907 | 7665 | 1965 | 1730 | 3360 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1114 | 1478 | 516 | 543 | 757 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 37.6 | 62 | 73.2 | 42.6 | 42.1 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 47.3 | 40.4 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.8 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 11 | 11 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 14 | 14.3 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 8.8 | 9 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | 32 | 27 | 112 | — | 10 | 10 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | 46 | 60 | 74 |