Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500
The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop typically used in the utility/light business category, trading jet speed for short/rough‑field flexibility; it generally carries about 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry‑level very light jet, usually 4–7 passengers, with about 1,100–1,200 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet and a step up in cabin and performance, commonly 6–9 passengers, with about 2,000–2,100 nm range. The Cessna Citation Latitude sits in the midsize/super‑midsize crossover, typically 7–9 passengers, offering around 2,700 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet with a larger, longer‑leg capability than Latitude in many missions, commonly 8–10 passengers, around 3,600 nm range. The Gulfstream G500 is a large‑cabin jet, typically 10–14 passengers, designed for long‑range missions of roughly 5,000+ nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 6.80 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | Latitude | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | G280 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2731 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3600 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 12394 | 3451 | 6914 | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 2,936 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 458 | 406 | 464 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $19,305,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 26800 | 21280 | 25560 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PW306D1 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 6000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 5907 | 1730 | 3360 | 7624 | 15144 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 62 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 66.9 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 72.3 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 63 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 21.8 | 11 | 17.2 | 25.9 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 20.9 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.4 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 15.9 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.7 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 154 | 230 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 60 | 74 | — | — |