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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically used for short to mid‑range missions with the flexibility to operate from smaller airports. It generally carries about 6 to 9 passengers in an executive layout, and offers roughly 1,800 to 2,000 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It usually seats around 8 to 19 passengers depending on configuration, and is known for about 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs that turboprops cannot match. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short‑field operations and regional logistics. Passenger seating is commonly 9 to 14, and range is typically around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles, varying with load and reserves. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles. It generally carries about 16 to 19 passengers (or fewer with specialized equipment) and has an approximate range around 450 to 500 nautical miles.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.8
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85