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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | Praetor 600 | G500 | G600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 4018 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 3332 | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | 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 | 195 | 200 | 542 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | 27140 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | HTF7500E | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 4000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | 335 | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 7528 | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 68.1 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 24.1 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 21 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | 21.3 | 26.3 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 32 | — | 45 | 230 | 230 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — |