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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize utility category, offering long turboprop reach (roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions) and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in a pressurized cabin. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility/commuter aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations; it trades speed and pressurization for versatility, with a shorter range (about 900–1,200 nautical miles typical) and higher seating capacity, commonly up to 9 passengers in standard commuter configuration (or more seats in some utility layouts). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental missions at high speed and altitude, with around 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically configured for roughly 12–19 passengers depending on layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine, pressurized personal turboprop, generally seating about 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, prioritizing owner‑pilot simplicity over maximum cabin size.

SpecGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats166
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameG700M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001406
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Flight RulesIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats165
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats124
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
FADECNo
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.254
Cabin Length (ft)56.912.3
Overall Height (ft)25.411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165