Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700
The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Cessna SkyCourier sit in the utility/commuter turboprop category, optimized for short-field, rugged, lower-cost missions; typical passenger loads are roughly 9–14 and range is generally in the mid-hundreds to around ~1,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a business turboprop with a longer-legged profile than utility turboprops, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers and offering roughly ~1,500+ nautical miles. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, higher-speed business turboprop positioned above many traditional turboprops; typical seating is similar (about 6–9) with range expected around the ~1,600 nautical mile class. Stepping into super-midsize and large-cabin jets, the Bombardier Challenger 650 (large-cabin) typically carries about 8–12 with roughly ~4,000 nm range, while the Embraer Praetor 600 (super-midsize) often seats about 8–12 with ~4,000+ nm. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 (large-cabin) typically carry about 10–14 with ~5,000–6,500 nm, and the G700 (ultra-long-range) carries about 12–19 with ~7,000+ nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 7.16 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | VFR | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Bombardier | Cessna | Cessna | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Challenger 650 | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | Praetor 600 | G500 | G600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 4085 | 964 | 900 | 4018 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 21050 | 3332 | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 3,365 | $ 614 | — | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 470 | 195 | 200 | 542 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $32,400,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | 8.8 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | Galley | No | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | 23000 | — | — | 27140 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — | — | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | CF34-3B MTO | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | HTF7500E | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | On-Condition | 4000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | 335 | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 9220 | — | — | 7528 | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 68.4 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 68.1 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 64.4 | 52.1 | 72 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 7.9 | 5.4 | — | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.5 | — | 6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 25.6 | 16.8 | — | 24.1 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 20.7 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 21 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 6.9 | — | — | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 15.4 | — | — | 21.3 | 26.3 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 112 | 32 | — | 45 | 230 | 230 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — |