Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO sit in the turboprop category, typically used for regional missions and accessing shorter or more remote runways. The King Air 360ER offers long endurance for its class (roughly 1,800–2,000 nm depending on load and reserves) and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop with a more limited range (about 1,500–1,800 nm) and generally seats around 6–8 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions, with advertised range around 7,500 nm and typical executive seating roughly 13–19 (higher maximums possible depending on configuration). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner derivative, far larger than the others, optimized for head-of-state or large corporate groups. It offers near intercontinental range (roughly 6,000–6,600 nm) and can accommodate dozens of passengers; in luxury VIP layouts it’s often around 25–50, with much higher capacities possible in denser configurations.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 24000 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 |