Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the forthcoming Beechcraft King Air Denali sit in the pressurized turboprop segment, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers. The 360ER emphasizes long turboprop reach, roughly on the order of 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, while Denali is positioned as a newer, higher-performance turboprop with similar seating and an expected range in the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and the Cessna SkyCourier are utility turboprops optimized for short/rough-field and cargo work rather than speed. Caravan EX commonly seats up to about 9 passengers with roughly ~900–1,200 nm range, while the larger SkyCourier is generally configured around 19 passengers (or cargo) with about ~900 nm range. The Gulfstream G500, G600, and G700 are large-cabin long-range business jets. Typical seating is roughly 12–16 on the G500 (about ~5,000+ nm), 12–18 on the G600 (about ~6,000+ nm), and 14–19 on the G700 (about ~7,000+ nm), with markedly higher cruise speeds and intercontinental capability.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | G500 | G600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | In Development | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 3332 | — | 30650 | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 195 | 200 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 4000 | 6000 | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | 335 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 32 | — | 230 | 230 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |