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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 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops suited to short and medium trips, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers; the PC-12 generally offers slightly more range (around 1,700–1,800 nm), while the King Air 360 is closer to roughly 1,500–1,700 nm depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a utility turboprop for short-haul missions, commonly 9–14 passengers with range around 900–1,200 nm. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger utility turboprop optimized for cargo/commuter work, typically up to about 19 passengers with roughly 900–1,200 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 are super-midsize jets, typically seating about 8–12, with long legs around 3,600–4,000+ nm. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is also super-midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, with about 3,200–3,400 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet, typically 10–12 passengers, offering more cabin volume and about 4,000 nm range. Ranges and seating vary with layout, reserves, and mission profile.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Bombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 3.15—$ 6.74$ 6.57$ 2.78
Min Crew12212221
Total Seats101011102110108
Flight RulesIFR——VFRIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierBombardierCessnaCessnaEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iChallenger 3500Challenger 650Grand Caravan EXSkyCourierPraetor 600G280PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156034004085964900401836001803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.39—$ 0.84$ 0.82$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats91012121912109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)514515950210503332——15550—
Standard Cabin Seats889819886
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 614—$ 3,141$ 3,168$ 793
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)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312533470195200542481290
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$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional
Min Crew12212221
Total Seats101011102110108
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD——FWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats91012121912109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT——AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.88.8Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized9.79.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyGalleyNoNoGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats889819886
Crew Rest—NoYes——NoNo—
Jump Seat—YesYes——NoNo—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2333823000——271402500013100
Cargo Door———YesYes——Yes
Connectivity—————Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—————58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPT6A-140PT6A-65SCHTF7500EHTF7250GPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3600On-ConditionOn-Condition40006000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Horsepower1050——8671100——1200
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 24—ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 35
No. of Engines12211221
Fuel Capacity (gal)539——335—1963——
Thrust (lbs)—73239220——75287624—
Usable Fuel (gal)———————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.768.768.441.654.968.166.947.25
Wingspan (ft)57.96964.452.17270.56353.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.27.95.4—6.86.95
Cabin Height (ft)4.8664.5—66.34.9
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.225.616.8—24.125.916.9
Overall Height (ft)14.42020.715.119.82121.414
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.15.16.9——4.75.44.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.516.615.4——21.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7110611232—4515440
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor——Flat Floor0.3—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—————110——