Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long‑range capability around 2,000–2,500 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field operations and cargo flexibility, commonly seating about 9–14 passengers, with range generally around 800–1,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically configured for roughly 13–19 passengers, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter for short‑haul missions and point‑to‑point access, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range roughly 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin size, the King Air balances speed and efficiency for regional travel, the Caravan prioritizes utility and payload, and the R66 trades range for vertical access.
| 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 |