Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is the clear long‑range, large‑cabin business jet in this group, typically flying about 7,700 nautical miles and carrying roughly 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, aimed at intercontinental missions with high speed and comfort. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for regional to medium‑range flying, with an approximate range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and typical seating of about 8–11 passengers, valued for short‑field capability and operating flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, generally offering about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating around 7–9 passengers, emphasizing speed and efficiency on shorter business routes. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop focused on rugged, short‑haul operations; it typically ranges about 900–1,200 nautical miles and carries up to about 9 passengers (or cargo), prioritizing simplicity, payload, and unimproved‑strip access over speed and luxury.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 |