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

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for fast, comfortable regional travel. It typically offers a range on the order of about 1,200–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it’s commonly configured for roughly 6–9 passengers in an executive cabin. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop built for straightforward regional transport and cargo work, generally unpressurized and slower than the King Air but simpler to operate. Its typical range is roughly 800–1,100 nautical miles, and it usually carries up to about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulatory seating limits. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is also a single‑engine utility turboprop, positioned more toward rugged, short/rough‑field operations than the Caravan, with strong STOL capability. Its typical range is broadly similar, often around 900–1,100 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is commonly up to about 9–10. Overall, the King Air emphasizes speed and pressurized comfort, while the Caravan and Kodiak emphasize utility, with the Kodiak leaning most toward backcountry performance.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 3.15
Min Crew11
Total Seats1010
Flight RulesIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iGrand Caravan EX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1560964
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.39
Max Cabin Seats912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)51453332
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312195
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$2,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryOptionalNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats1010
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats912
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNo
Standard Cabin Seats88
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-140
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower1050867
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)539335
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.741.6
Wingspan (ft)57.952.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.5
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.8
Overall Height (ft)14.415.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7132