Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are utility-focused turboprops, but the 360ER targets faster, higher-altitude business and special-mission flying with a longer-range profile of roughly 2,000–2,500 nautical miles and typically 6–9 passengers, while the Grand Caravan EX emphasizes rugged, high-payload regional work with about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and commonly 9–14 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single-turbine helicopter suited to short-range transport, training, and utility roles; it carries about 4–5 occupants and has a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. At the opposite end, the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,000+ nautical miles of range and usually configured for about 12–19 passengers in a high-comfort cabin. Overall, the Caravan prioritizes capacity and simplicity, the King Air balances efficiency with speed and range, the Enstrom serves short-hop vertical-lift missions, and the G700 maximizes range, speed, and cabin luxury.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G700 |
| Certification | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Engine | |
| Model | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 |