Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Bombardier Global 7500 sit in very different aircraft categories. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft designed for regional missions, short and unimproved runways, and efficient lower‑altitude operations. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for high‑speed, high‑altitude intercontinental travel with a premium cabin experience. On range, the King Air 360ER is optimized for shorter to mid-length trips, typically around 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload, winds, and reserves. The Global 7500 is designed for true long‑haul flying, with a published range of about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that the turboprop cannot approach. Passenger capacity also reflects their roles. A King Air 360ER is commonly configured for roughly 6 to 9 passengers in a smaller cabin suited to short flights. A Global 7500 typically carries around 8 to 14 passengers in a much larger, multi‑zone cabin, and can be configured for higher counts in denser layouts.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 |