Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize utility category, suited to regional and remote operations. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and offers long turboprop range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, generally seating around 8–16 passengers and reaching roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and speed among the four. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field, and high‑cycle missions; it commonly carries 9–14 passengers and typically ranges about 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter in the light rotorcraft category, usually carrying 4–5 passengers with a range roughly around 300–400 nautical miles, trading cruise efficiency for vertical‑lift access.
| 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 |