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