Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e

The Beechcraft King Air 260, King Air 360, and King Air 360ER are twin‑engine turboprops suited to short or unimproved runways and regional missions; typical passenger capacity is about 6–9. Range generally increases across the series, with the 260 offering roughly mid‑1,000 to around 2,000 nautical miles depending on load, the 360 around ~1,500–1,800 nm, and the 360ER extending to roughly ~2,000+ nm, making it the longest‑leg King Air option here. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and rugged operations, usually carrying about 9 passengers (or cargo) with a shorter typical range around ~800–1,200 nm. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet for faster short‑to‑midrange trips, typically seating about 5–7 with around ~1,200–1,500 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, typically 4–7 passengers, around ~1,100–1,300 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a larger light jet with typically 6–9 passengers and the longest jet range here, roughly ~1,900–2,200 nm, combining speed with strong legs.