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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop positioned as a rugged utility/business aircraft; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance with roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm range, depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a turboprop but optimized for speed and cabin comfort; it generally seats 6–9 and flies about 1,500–1,700 nm. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets; the CJ3+ is commonly arranged for 6–9 passengers with about 1,900–2,100 nm range, while the slightly larger CJ4 carries about 7–10 passengers and typically reaches around 2,000–2,200 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a high‑performance light jet, usually configured for 6–10 passengers, with roughly 1,900–2,000 nm range. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves into the midsize/super‑midsize category, offering a larger cabin and longer legs; it commonly seats about 8–9 (up to around 12) and delivers approximately 3,200–3,400 nm range, making it the clear leader here for nonstop distance.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.88$ 6.02—
Min Crew111121
Total Seats10991098
Flight RulesIFR————IFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPiaggio
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERCJ3+CJ4Phenom 300EPraetor 500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338189821702,01033401530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.86—
Max Cabin Seats9881097
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585553069146914—3775
Standard Cabin Seats877676
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,758$ 2,779—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303415440464466400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$9,915,000$11,290,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew111121
Cargo DoorOptional—————
Total Seats1099998
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats988997
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.999.49.79
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats877776
Crew Rest—NoNoNoNo—
Jump Seat—NoNoNoNo—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2358624005255602711024000
Connectivity————Gogo AVANCE L5—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————58006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-3AFJ44-4ACanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600500050005000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1050————850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 28
No. of Engines122222
Fuel Capacity (gal)775703870———
Thrust (lbs)—2820362133606540—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—624757757——
Fuel Burn (gph)—————100
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.253.451.264.647.3
Wingspan (ft)57.9535052.1670.547.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.84.85.16.96.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.965.8
Cabin Length (ft)19.515.717.217.220.614.9
Overall Height (ft)14.415.215.516.7521.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.13.64.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.214.814.817.4—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71—7104035.2
Aisle Step (ft)—0.40.40.3Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—657074110—