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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G650ER | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 3.45 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 | — | $ 9.39 | $ 2.78 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | M2 | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 | G400 | G650ER | PC-12 NGX | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 3400 | 2731 | 1400 | 2,010 | 4018 | 4200 | 7500 | 1803 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.78 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 15950 | 12394 | 3810 | 6914 | — | 30650 | 49500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | — | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| 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 Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 533 | 458 | 404 | 464 | 542 | 539 | 516 | 290 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $5,150,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 | $60,000,000 | $5,350,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | — | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 9.7 | — | 10.7 | 5.8 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | — | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | No | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | No | No | No | — | Yes | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 26800 | 22027 | 25560 | 27140 | — | 31900 | 13100 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | FJ44-1AP-21 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | — | BR725 A1-12 | PT6E-67XP | PW210S |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | On-Condition | 6000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 | 1077 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | 1700 | 492 | — | 1963 | — | — | — | 296 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 5907 | 1965 | 3360 | 7528 | — | 16900 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1114 | 516 | 757 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 68.7 | 62 | 42.6 | 51.2 | 68.1 | — | 99.8 | 47.25 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 69 | 72.3 | 47.3 | 52.16 | 70.5 | — | 99.6 | 53.33 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.8 | — | 8.2 | 5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6 | — | 6.5 | 4.9 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 25.2 | 21.8 | 11 | 17.2 | 24.1 | — | 46.9 | 16.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 20 | 20.9 | 14 | 16.75 | 21 | — | 25.7 | 14 | 14.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 | — | 6.7 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 16.6 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 14.8 | 21.3 | — | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 106 | 27 | — | 10 | 45 | — | 235 | 40 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | 46 | 74 | 110 | — | — | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 |