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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Global 5500 | 6X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 5900 | 5500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | — | 10.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Pearl | PW812D |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 17 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 14000 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 96 | 84.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 94 | 85.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 8 | 8.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 40.8 | 40.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 25.5 | 24.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | 27.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 |