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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 Rest—NoNoNoNo—
Jump Seat—NoNoNoNo—
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)71—710154—
Aisle Step (ft)—0.40.40.30.3—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—657074——