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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the business turboprop category, optimized for short and unimproved runways and efficient regional flying. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions, emphasizing versatility over speed. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet, faster and higher‑flying than the King Air while still geared to owner‑operators and short-to-medium trips. It commonly seats about 7 to 10 passengers and has an advertised range around 2,000 to 2,200 nautical miles, making it well suited for longer regional and some transcontinental missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super‑midsize jet category, offering the most cabin space and typically the highest capability of the three. It generally accommodates about 8 to 12 passengers and provides an advertised range near 4,000 nautical miles, enabling more consistent coast‑to‑coast and some intercontinental segments with fewer stops.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ4Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.37$ 6.74
Min Crew112
Total Seats10910
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERCJ4Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233821704018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.62$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats9812
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)65856914
Standard Cabin Seats878
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,970$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303440542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$11,290,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew112
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats10910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9812
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.599.7
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats878
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400527140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-4AHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)36005000On-Condition
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 18
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)7758701963
Thrust (lbs)36217528
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.753.468.1
Wingspan (ft)57.95070.5
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.86.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.86
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.224.1
Overall Height (ft)14.415.521
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.821.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71745
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70110