AIR.ONE

Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both utility-focused turboprops, but they serve different missions: the 360ER is a pressurized, higher-speed twin suited to longer business or special-mission legs, while the Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single-engine workhorse optimized for short/rough-field operations and straightforward hauling. The King Air 360ER typically offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range with about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, whereas the Grand Caravan EX generally runs about 900–1,200 nm and commonly seats about 9–14 depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single-engine turboprop positioned for owner-pilots, usually carrying about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 seats total) with around 1,200–1,500 nm range, trading cabin size for efficiency and simpler operations. The Embraer Legacy 650E is in a different category entirely: a large-cabin long-range business jet, typically carrying about 10–14 passengers with roughly 3,900–4,000 nm range, emphasizing speed, cabin comfort, and intercontinental capability.

SpecPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM600
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20