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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprop aircraft, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop positioned in the business/utility category, offering a long-range capability typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, and it generally seats about 8–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short-field, and regional operations; its practical range is typically about 800–1,000 nautical miles, and it commonly carries up to 9 passengers in commuter configuration (or more when configured for higher-density operations, depending on regulations). The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in a different class entirely: it is a long‑range, tri‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with an advertised range around 6,450 nautical miles and typical seating for roughly 12–16 passengers in executive cabin arrangements. Overall, the Caravan prioritizes simplicity and access, the King Air balances speed, comfort, and flexibility, and the Falcon 8X emphasizes maximum range, jet performance, and premium cabin capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name8X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140