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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized turboprops suited to short or unimproved runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with ranges roughly in the 1,500–2,000+ nautical mile class (the 360ER at the higher end). The Sikorsky S-76D is a twin‑engine helicopter, generally configured for about 6–8 passengers, with far shorter range (roughly 350–450 nm) but unique point‑to‑point access. Among light jets, the Cessna Citation M2 is the smallest, commonly 4–6 passengers and about 1,200–1,500 nm range, while the Embraer Phenom 300E is larger and faster, typically 6–9 passengers and roughly 1,900–2,000+ nm. Moving to super‑midsize, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Bombardier Challenger 3500 generally seat around 8–10 passengers with approximately 2,700–3,400 nm range, while the Embraer Praetor 600 is similar in capacity but tends toward the upper end of range (around 3,500+ nm). At the large‑cabin end, the Gulfstream G400 targets roughly 4,000+ nm with about 10–14 passengers, and the Gulfstream G650ER is ultra‑long‑range, often 12–18 passengers and roughly 7,500+ nm.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation M2Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G650ERPilatus PC-12 NGXSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222—222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 3.45$ 3.88$ 6.74—$ 9.39$ 2.78$ 11.49
Min Crew1221124412
Total Seats101010810101214812
Flight RulesIFR———————IFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERChallenger 3500LatitudeM2Phenom 300EPraetor 600G400G650ERPC-12 NGXS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)23383400273114002,0104018420075001803441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.58$ 0.55$ 0.84—$ 0.78$ 0.46$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats9109710121919910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585159501239438106914—3065049500——
Standard Cabin Seats888668—12610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 1,395$ 1,758$ 3,141—$ 4,844$ 793$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Honeywell Primus ApexThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303533458404464542539516290155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$26,950,000$19,305,000$5,150,000$9,650,000$20,995,00034500000$60,000,000$5,350,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222—222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed FlushingOptional—
Min Crew122112—412
Cargo DoorOptional———————Yes—
Total Seats1010108910—14812
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWD—FWD——
Max Cabin Seats91097912—19910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.89.78.59.49.7—10.75.8—
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyNoGalleyGalley—GalleyNo—
Standard Cabin Seats888678—12610
Crew Rest—NoNoNoNoNo—Yes——
Jump Seat—YesNoNoNoNo—Yes——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2333826800220272556027140—3190013100—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5,950——5800————
Connectivity—————Gogo AVANCE L5————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AHTF73500PW306D1FJ44-1AP-21Canada PW535E1HTF7500E—BR725 A1-12PT6E-67XPPW210S
TBO (hrs)3600On-Condition600035005000On-Condition—On-Condition50004000
Horsepower1050———————12001077
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 7ISA + 15ISA + 18—ISA + 15ISA + 35—
No. of Engines122222—211
Fuel Capacity (gal)775—1700492—1963———296
Thrust (lbs)—73235907196533607528—16900——
Fuel Burn (lbph)——1114516757—————
Usable Fuel (gal)————————402—
Fuel Type—————————JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.768.76242.651.268.1—99.847.2552.5
Wingspan (ft)57.96972.347.352.1670.5—99.653.33—
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.26.44.85.16.8—8.25—
Cabin Height (ft)4.8664.84.96—6.54.9—
Cabin Length (ft)19.525.221.81117.224.1—46.916.9—
Overall Height (ft)14.42020.91416.7521—25.71414.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.15.14.43.13.64.7—6.74.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.516.615.98.814.821.3—32.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7110627—1045—23540—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor0.40.3Flat Floor—Flat Floor——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——1004674110————
Rotor Diameter (ft)—————————44