Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprops, but they serve different missions: the King Air 360ER is a pressurized, higher-performance twin‑engine business and utility aircraft, while the Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑engine utility aircraft optimized for short, remote, and high‑payload operations. The Gulfstream G700 is in a different class entirely: a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel and premium comfort. In range, the G700 leads by a wide margin with true intercontinental capability (roughly 7,500+ nautical miles class). The King Air 360ER offers long legs for a turboprop (around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves). The Grand Caravan EX typically provides shorter regional range (about 900–1,000 nautical miles, mission dependent). For passenger capacity, the G700 generally carries a handful to a couple dozen depending on cabin layout (often around 13–19 in executive configurations). The King Air 360ER commonly seats about 8–11. The Grand Caravan EX typically seats up to about 9 passengers (or more in commuter layouts), but is often configured for cargo or mixed utility use.
| 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 |