Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Gulfstream G280
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | VFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna | Cessna | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 3400 | 4085 | 964 | 900 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 15950 | 21050 | 3332 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 614 | — | $ 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 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 533 | 470 | 195 | 200 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.8 | 8.8 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Galley | Galley | No | No | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 23000 | — | — | 25000 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 6000 | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | 867 | 1100 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 17 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | — | — | 335 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 9220 | — | — | 7624 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 68.7 | 68.4 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 69 | 64.4 | 52.1 | 72 | 63 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 5.4 | — | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 4.5 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 25.2 | 25.6 | 16.8 | — | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 20 | 20.7 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | — | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | — | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 106 | 112 | 32 | — | 154 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | 0.3 |