Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Leonardo Aw119kx
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft suited to short and medium regional missions; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on load and reserves. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine helicopter focused on short‑range point‑to‑point access; it generally seats about 5–6 passengers plus pilot and has a typical range around 250–350 nm. The Gulfstream G500 is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 10–14 passengers with roughly 5,000–5,300 nm capability. The Bombardier Global 5500 is also a large‑cabin long‑range jet, usually 10–16 passengers, with about 5,900 nm range. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large‑cabin long‑range jet emphasizing cabin cross‑section and efficiency, typically 12–16 passengers, with about 5,500 nm range. Overall, the three jets cover intercontinental missions, while the King Air targets regional flexibility and the AW119Kx prioritizes access to helipads and remote sites.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 6.76 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | Global 5500 | 6X | G500 | AW119Kx |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 5900 | 5500 | 5200 | 515 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | — | — | 30650 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 4,644 | $ 885 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $47,500,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | Pearl | PW812D | PW814GA | PT6B-37A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 4500 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | 917 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | 160 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 14000 | 15144 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 96 | 84.3 | 91.2 | 42.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 94 | 85.1 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 41.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 11.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 6.3 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | 27.5 | 26.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 140 | 230 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | — | 35.5 |