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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.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 6.76
Min Crew12241
Total Seats101417128
Flight RulesIFR———VFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGlobal 55006XG500AW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338590055005200515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats91616196
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585——30650—
Standard Cabin Seats81214106
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303504516516131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit22322
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew12241
Cargo DoorOptional————
Total Seats101417128
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats91616196
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5—10.210.7—
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats81214106
Crew Rest—NoNoNo—
Jump Seat—YesYesYes—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2920031900—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APearlPW812DPW814GAPT6B-37A
TBO (hrs)3600On-Condition5000100004500
Horsepower1050———917
Flat RatingISA + 10—ISA + 17ISA + 15—
No. of Engines12221
Fuel Capacity (gal)775———160
Thrust (lbs)—151251400015144—
Fuel Type————JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.79684.391.242.5
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)14.425.524.525.511.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1—6.36.1—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5—27.526.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71—140230—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1843——
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor—
Rotor Diameter (ft)————35.5