Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a turboprop (a high‑speed “pusher” design), and the Cessna Citation CJ3+, Citation CJ4, and Embraer Phenom 300E are light business jets. On range, the King Air 360ER typically offers the longest endurance among this group at roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, making it strong for longer legs at turboprop speeds. The CJ4 and Phenom 300E generally sit next, around the 1,900–2,000 nautical mile class depending on reserves and payload, while the CJ3+ is usually shorter at about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles. The Avanti EVO commonly falls in the mid‑range bracket, roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, trading some range for efficient high‑subsonic turboprop cruise. For passenger capacity, the CJ3+ is typically arranged for about 6–8 passengers, while the CJ4 and Phenom 300E more often seat about 7–9. The King Air 360ER is commonly configured around 6–9, and the Avanti EVO usually around 7–9, with exact counts varying by interior and baggage requirements.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.88 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1898 | 2170 | 2,010 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 6914 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,758 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 415 | 440 | 464 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.4 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 24005 | 25560 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 703 | 870 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 3621 | 3360 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 757 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 51.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 53 | 50 | 52.16 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 16.75 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 14.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 7 | 10 | 35.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 70 | 74 | — |