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

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for short-to-medium missions with strong short/rough-field utility, while the Gulfstream G500 is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet. The Dassault Falcon 6X and Bombardier Global 5500 sit at the top end as ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jets, aimed at intercontinental flying with higher comfort and baggage volume. In range, the King Air 360ER is suited to regional and some extended overwater legs but is not an intercontinental platform; the G500 offers long‑range capability for many transoceanic city pairs; and both the Falcon 6X and Global 5500 are designed for true ultra‑long‑range missions, generally exceeding the G500’s reach. In passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER typically carries the fewest passengers in a business configuration, often around 6–9. The G500 commonly seats roughly 8–14. The Falcon 6X and Global 5500 usually accommodate similar or slightly higher counts, frequently around 10–16 depending on cabin layout.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 9.49$ 7.74
Min Crew122
Total Seats101417
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGlobal 55006X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233859005500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats91616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585
Standard Cabin Seats81214
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 4,895$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$46,000,000$49,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew122
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats101417
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91616
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.510.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81214
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APearlPW812D
TBO (hrs)3600On-Condition5000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Thrust (lbs)1512514000
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.79684.3
Wingspan (ft)57.99485.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.588.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.86.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)19.540.840.4
Overall Height (ft)14.425.524.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.527.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843