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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically used for executive and special-mission flying. It generally offers the longest range of this group (roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load) and usually seats about 6–9 passengers in commuter-style or executive layouts. The Cessna Caravan is a rugged, unpressurized single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, unimproved strips. It commonly carries about 9–14 passengers (often configured around 9–12) with a typical range around 800–1,100 nm. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a higher-power evolution of the Caravan, in the same unpressurized utility category, generally offering similar seating (up to about 14) with improved hot-and-high and payload performance; range is broadly similar, often around 900–1,200 nm. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is an unpressurized STOL single‑turboprop aimed at backcountry/utility and regional roles, typically seating about 8–10 passengers with range often around 900–1,100 nm. The Piper Seneca is a pressurized (in most modern variants) piston twin for personal/light charter use, typically seating 5–6 with range commonly around 700–900 nm.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 1.69
Min Crew111
Total Seats1010106
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iCaravanGrand Caravan EXSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15601070964828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.28
Max Cabin Seats9912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)5145330533321331
Standard Cabin Seats8884
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 571$ 614$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312186195200
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$2,355,000$2,695,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptionalNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats1010106
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8884
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-114APT6A-140TSIO-360-RB
TBO (hrs)3600360040001800
Horsepower1050675867220
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 24
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)539335122
Fuel TypeAvGas
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.737.641.628.6
Wingspan (ft)57.952.152.139
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.45.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.5
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.816.8
Overall Height (ft)14.41515.110
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)713232