Compare Beechcraft King Air 360ER vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Cessna SkyCourier
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir 350ER | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 614 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.39 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 195 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 920 | 900 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3532 | - |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 16600 | 8842 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 16500 | 8807 | - |
| MLW (lbs) | 15675 | 8500 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | 13000 | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | 10215 | 5510 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 9915 | 5310 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 3532 | - |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2785 | 3190 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 5192 | 2246 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1286 | 3427 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1193 | 1086 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1150 | 1410 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 52.1 | 72 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 15.1 | 19.8 |
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 41.6 | 54.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 16.8 | - |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 32 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 867 | 1100 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 24 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 6000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 335 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| EFIS | - | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| FMS | 2 | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 x GRS 79 | - |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | No | No |
| Galley Location | FWD | - | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Feathering Reverse |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.58 | - | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 195 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 238 | 165 | - |
| Vref (kias) | 104 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 82 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 920 | 900 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | - | 400 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 2271 | 815 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 621 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 420 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 4057 | - | 3300 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1399 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1836 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 7675 | 3661 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 1004 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2728 | 1836 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2400 | 1275 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 35000 | 25000 | - |