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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/entry business category, optimized for shorter to midrange missions and runway flexibility; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets, with the CJ3+ usually seating about 6–9 and flying about 2,000 nm, while the larger, faster CJ4 typically carries about 7–10 and reaches roughly 2,100–2,200 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet, commonly configured for 6–10 passengers, and generally offers about 2,000–2,100 nm of range, competing closely with the CJ4. The Gulfstream G280 steps into the super‑midsize class, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with a markedly longer range around 3,600 nm. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin long‑range jet, generally accommodating about 10–14 passengers and offering approximately 4,200 nm of range, emphasizing cabin comfort and transcontinental capability.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Embraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.88$ 6.57
Min Crew111124
Total Seats1099101012
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERCJ3+CJ4Phenom 300EG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338189821702,01036004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats988101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)65855530691469141555030650
Standard Cabin Seats87768
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,758$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303415440464481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$9,915,000$11,290,000$9,650,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew11112
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats1099910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats988910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.999.49.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats87778
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23586240052556025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-3AFJ44-4ACanada PW535E1HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)3600500050005000On-Condition
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 17
No. of Engines12222
Fuel Capacity (gal)775703870
Thrust (lbs)2820362133607624
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.751.253.451.266.9
Wingspan (ft)57.9535052.1663
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.84.85.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.96.3
Cabin Length (ft)19.515.717.217.225.9
Overall Height (ft)14.415.215.516.7521.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.13.65.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.512.214.814.817.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71710154
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.30.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657074