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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Tecnam P2006t vs Tecnam P2012

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft in the light corporate class, optimized for longer legs; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (up to roughly 9–11 depending on configuration) and offers the longest range of this group at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft aimed at rugged, short-field regional work; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and has medium range, typically around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Tecnam P2006T is a light, piston, twin‑engine aircraft mainly used for training and light touring; it seats 4 and has the shortest range here, roughly about 600–800 nautical miles. The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a twin‑piston, unpressurized commuter aircraft designed for high-frequency regional routes; it seats up to 9 passengers and offers moderate range, commonly around 700–1,000 nautical miles, trading outright range for low operating cost and cabin volume.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Grand Caravan EXTecnam P2006TTecnam P2012
Summary
Cockpit22—2
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 3.15$ 0.96—
Min Crew11—1
Total Seats1010410
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaTecnamTecnam
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERGrand Caravan EXP2006TP2012
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAEASA
Max Range (nm)2338964669950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.39$ 0.24—
Max Cabin Seats912—8
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)658533327482937
Standard Cabin Seats88—8
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 614$ 144—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin GTN 650Garmin G1000 Nxi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303195150190
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$2,695,000 $625,000 —
Cabin
Cockpit22—2
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)No——
Min Crew11—1
Cargo DoorOptionalYes——
Total Seats1010410
Galley LocationFWD———
Max Cabin Seats912—8
Lavatory LocationAFT———
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized——
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo——
Standard Cabin Seats88—8
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelPT6A-60APT6A-140912 S3TEO-540-C1A
TBO (hrs)3600400020002000
Horsepower1050867100375
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24——
No. of Engines1122
Fuel Capacity (gal)77533552.8198
Fuel Type——AvGas / MoGasAvGas
TBO (yrs)——1512
Fuel Delivery——CarburetedFuel Injected
Fuel Burn (gph)——9—
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.741.628.538.7
Wingspan (ft)57.952.137.446
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.444.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.534.4
Cabin Length (ft)19.516.8——
Overall Height (ft)14.415.18.514.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7132——