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.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Phenom 300E | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 2170 | 2,010 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 6914 | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 440 | 464 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $9,650,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 24005 | 25560 | 25000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | — |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | 870 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3621 | 3360 | 7624 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | 757 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 51.2 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 50 | 52.16 | 63 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 16.75 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 7 | 10 | 154 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 70 | 74 | — | — |