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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at faster, higher‑altitude regional travel. It typically offers the longest range of the three and strong all‑weather capability, with a cabin usually configured for roughly 6–9 passengers depending on layout and mission equipment. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short and unimproved strips, cargo, and high‑cycle operations. It generally carries the most people, commonly up to about 9 passengers (and can be configured for more in commuter roles), but it trades speed and altitude for simplicity and payload flexibility; its range is usually mid‑pack and strongly mission‑dependent. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑turboprop personal/business aircraft prioritizing owner‑pilot operation, efficiency, and comfort at altitude. It typically seats about 4–6 passengers in executive configuration and usually offers solid range, often competitive with or better than the Caravan’s in passenger form, but typically less than the King Air 360ER.

SpecPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM600
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20