Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and remote operations. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers, and its range is in the “over 1,000 nautical miles” class, enabling longer legs than most utility turboprops while still using shorter runways. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for roughly 8–19 passengers, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the others. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, high‑cycle flying and short/soft fields; it generally carries about 9–14 passengers, with range typically under or around 1,000 nautical miles depending on payload. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter used for short‑range transport and utility work, usually seating about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a range of only a few hundred nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over distance.
| 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 |