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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the forthcoming Beechcraft King Air Denali are twin‑turboprop aircraft suited to short and medium routes; the 360ER is a utility-focused model with typical passenger loads around 6–9 and a range on the order of roughly 1,500–2,000 nm, while the Denali targets a similar 6–9 passenger class with a projected range around ~1,600 nm. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft, commonly configured for about 9–14 passengers, optimized for shorter sectors (roughly ~900–1,200 nm). The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin‑turboprop utility/freighter with typical seating around 19 passengers and range around ~900–1,200 nm. Moving into business jets, the Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet carrying about 8–12 passengers with roughly ~4,000 nm range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin long‑range jets, typically 12–16 passengers, with about ~5,300 nm and ~6,600 nm range respectively. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, commonly 13–19 passengers, with roughly ~7,500 nm range.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit22222223
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.08$ 3.15$ 6.74$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew11122444
Total Seats1011102110121216
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERKingAir DenaliGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierPraetor 600G500G600G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAIn Development
Max Range (nm)233816009649004018520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.39$ 0.84$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats99121912191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585328033323065040560
Standard Cabin Seats878198101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,111$ 614$ 3,141$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303285195200542516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,150,000$2,695,000$7,375,000$20,995,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11122444
Cargo DoorOptionalYesYes
Total Seats1011102110121216
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99121912191919
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized9.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNoNoNoGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats878198101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065271403190031900
Crew RestNoNoYesOptional
Jump SeatNoYesYesYes
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACatalyst™PT6A-140PT6A-65SCHTF7500EPW814GAPW815GAPearl 700
TBO (hrs)360040006000On-Condition1000010000On Condition
Horsepower10508671100
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 15
No. of Engines11112222
Fuel Capacity (gal)7753351963
Thrust (lbs)7528151441568018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.714.8641.654.968.191.296.1109.9
Wingspan (ft)57.954.352.17270.586.394.1103
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.46.87.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.566.46.46.25
Cabin Length (ft)19.512.616.824.141.545.256.9
Overall Height (ft)14.44.6515.119.82125.525.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.76.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.621.326.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71483245230230195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110