Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for short, unimproved strips and utility missions; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, but has the shortest range of the group (roughly around 900–1,000 nm with reserves, load and conditions dependent). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop for regional corporate and special‑mission work, generally seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter variants) and offering materially more range than the Caravan, on the order of roughly 1,500 nm. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers, with intercontinental capability around 3,900 nm. The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the top end as an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet, typically accommodating about 14–19 passengers and capable of true very long missions at roughly 7,700 nm. In short, the Caravan and King Air emphasize flexibility and field performance, while the Legacy 650E and Global 7500 prioritize cabin space and long‑haul range, with the Global leading decisively.
| 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 |