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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for short to medium missions, special operations, and regional business travel. It carries fewer passengers than the large business jets and, while efficient and versatile, has the shortest range of the group (roughly around 1,500–2,000 nm depending on mission and payload), generally seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet designed for intercontinental flying, offering roughly ~5,900 nm range and typically accommodating around 12–16 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 6X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet emphasizing cabin width and comfort, with about ~5,500 nm range and typical seating around 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin jet positioned for long-range missions a step below the largest Gulfstreams, offering roughly ~5,300 nm range and commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew1224
Total Seats10141712
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGlobal 55006XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)2338590055005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats9161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)658530650
Standard Cabin Seats8121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1224
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats10141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9161619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.510.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8121410
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APearlPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)3600On-Condition500010000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 15
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Thrust (lbs)151251400015144
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.79684.391.2
Wingspan (ft)57.99485.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.588.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.86.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)19.540.840.441.5
Overall Height (ft)14.425.524.525.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.527.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71140230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor