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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to regional missions, offering long endurance for its class with roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough fields and cargo or commuter work; it generally carries about 9 passengers and has a shorter, mission‑dependent range around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental nonstop travel, carrying commonly 12–16 passengers (up to around 19) with about 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a high‑speed business aircraft; it typically seats 6–8 passengers and offers mid‑range capability around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles, bridging the gap between utility turboprops and large business jets.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats168
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats168
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats126
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Overall Height (ft)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5