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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/entry executive category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft, usually 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin‑turboprop utility/freighter (often 19 passengers in commuter layout) with about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range. Stepping into midsize and super‑midsize jets, the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 are super‑midsize business jets, commonly seating about 8–10, with ranges roughly 3,600–3,900 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is also in the super‑midsize class, typically 8–10 passengers, with about 3,400 nautical miles of range. At the larger end, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin business jet, generally 10–12 passengers, offering approximately 4,000 nautical miles of range.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Bombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 3.15$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew1221222
Total Seats10101110211010
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierBombardierCessnaCessnaEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iChallenger 3500Challenger 650Grand Caravan EXSkyCourierPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15603400408596490040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.39$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats9101212191210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)51451595021050333215550
Standard Cabin Seats88981988
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 614$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312533470195200542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$26,950,000$32,400,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew1221222
Total Seats10101110211010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9101212191210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.88.8Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized9.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyGalleyNoNoGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88981988
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002714025000
Cargo DoorYesYes
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPT6A-140PT6A-65SCHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)3600On-ConditionOn-Condition40006000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower10508671100
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 24ISA + 18ISA + 17
No. of Engines1221122
Fuel Capacity (gal)5393351963
Thrust (lbs)7323922075287624
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.768.768.441.654.968.166.9
Wingspan (ft)57.96964.452.17270.563
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.27.95.46.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)4.8664.566.3
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.225.616.824.125.9
Overall Height (ft)14.42020.715.119.82121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.15.16.94.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.516.615.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)711061123245154
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110