Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop in the light utility/business category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft, usually 9–14 passengers with about 900–1,200 nm range. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin‑turboprop utility/freighter, generally 9–19 passengers with roughly 900–1,200 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, commonly 8–10 passengers with about 3,200–3,400 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, typically 8–10 passengers with about 3,600–3,900 nm range. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits at the top of the super‑midsize class, often 8–12 passengers and about 3,900–4,000+ nm range. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin jet, typically 8–12 passengers with about 3,300–3,400 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, usually 9–12 passengers with about 4,000 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | VFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna | Cessna | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 3400 | 4085 | 964 | 900 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 15950 | 21050 | 3332 | — | 18250 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 614 | — | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 533 | 470 | 195 | 200 | 490 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.8 | 8.8 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Galley | Galley | No | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 23000 | — | — | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | — | — | 335 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 9220 | — | — | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 68.7 | 68.4 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 69 | 64.4 | 52.1 | 72 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 5.4 | — | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 4.5 | — | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 25.2 | 25.6 | 16.8 | — | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 20 | 20.7 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | — | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 106 | 112 | 32 | — | 134 | 45 | 154 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — |