Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft best suited to regional missions and short to mid-range hops, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration. It trades jet speed and ultra-long range for lower operating complexity and the ability to access smaller airports. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental flying. The Falcon 8X is known for efficient long-range performance and typically seats around 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large-cabin segment with very high cruise speed, expansive cabin volume, and common seating in the roughly 13 to 19 passenger range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is also an ultra-long-range flagship jet, optimized for very long nonstop routes with a multi-zone cabin, and is typically configured for about 14 to 19 passengers. In range capability, the three jets lead the King Air by a wide margin, with the Global 7500 and G700 generally at the top tier, and the Falcon 8X close behind.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |