Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Beechcraft Denali are pressurized, twin‑engine turboprops aimed at premium regional and utility missions; the 360ER is in-service and typically carries about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load, while Denali is a newer clean-sheet turboprop with a similar passenger count and an expected range roughly in the 1,600–1,800 nautical mile class. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short, rugged routes, commonly seating 9–14 passengers with about 900–1,000 nautical miles of range. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger, twin‑engine utility turboprop for freight and commuter work, typically 19 passengers (passenger variant) with roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G600 and G700 are long‑range business jets; the G600 generally accommodates about 13–17 passengers with roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range, while the larger-cabin G700 typically carries about 13–19 passengers and reaches about 7,500 nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | G600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3280 | 3332 | — | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | $ 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 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 285 | 195 | 200 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | 31900 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PW815GA | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | — | 4000 | 6000 | 10000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | 335 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 15680 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 96.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 94.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 6.4 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 45.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 48 | 32 | — | 230 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |