Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop business aircraft; they trade jet speed for short-field flexibility and lower operating costs. The King Air 360 typically offers roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range with about 6–8 passengers in a business layout, while the King Air 360ER is the extended‑range variant, pushing to roughly 2,000+ nautical miles with similar seating. The Embraer Phenom 300E and Cessna Citation CJ4 are light jets. Both commonly seat 6–9 passengers, with the Phenom 300E generally around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and the CJ4 around 2,000+ nautical miles, making them strong for regional missions at higher cruise speeds than turboprops. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a midsize jet, typically configured for about 8–9 passengers, with transcontinental U.S. capability at roughly 3,000+ nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize jet, usually 8–12 passengers, with similar or slightly greater range around 3,500 nautical miles and a larger cabin suited to longer, higher-comfort missions.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | CJ4 | Longitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 2170 | 3500 | 3138 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 6914 | — | 12790 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 440 | 481 | 458 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $11,290,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24005 | 25400 | 25230 | 25560 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | FJ44-4A | HTF7700L | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 5000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | 870 | — | 1700 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3621 | 7665 | 5907 | 3360 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | 1478 | — | 757 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 53.4 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 50 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 17.2 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | 7 | 112 | 35 | 10 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 70 | — | 100 | 74 |