Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for regional missions and short or unimproved runways. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers long turboprop endurance, roughly on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly seating 8 to 16 passengers, with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for utility, training, and short executive hops; it generally carries 4 to 5 people total and has a much shorter range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft aimed at owner‑operators, typically seating about 5 to 6 passengers, with a range around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads by far in range and cabin capacity, the King Air 360ER emphasizes versatile short‑field turboprop capability, the M600 SLS targets simpler single‑engine operations, and the Enstrom 480B trades range for vertical‑lift access.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 |