Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for short to midrange missions and access to shorter or less‑prepared runways; they generally seat about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The King Air 360ER is the long‑range variant, offering materially more range than the standard 360 (roughly around the 2,000‑nm class versus roughly around the 1,500‑nm class), with similar cabin capacity but more endurance for extended legs. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, with transcontinental‑style capability for its class (about the 2,000‑nm range class). The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10, and is aimed at longer domestic missions (roughly the 3,000‑nm class). The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize jet with a larger cabin, usually about 8–12 passengers, and longer range than the Sovereign+ (roughly the 3,500‑nm class), optimized for more spacious, higher‑speed, longer nonstop trips.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Longitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 3500 | 3138 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | — | 12790 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 481 | 458 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25400 | 25230 | 25560 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | HTF7700L | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | — | 1700 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 7665 | 5907 | 3360 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | 757 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | 112 | 35 | 10 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 100 | 74 |