Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional missions and rougher-field flexibility. It generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for a turboprop, with range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a turboprop, positioned as a faster, more aerodynamic alternative; it commonly seats 6–8 and typically ranges about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light business jet aimed at efficient short-to-mid missions, usually carrying about 6–9 passengers with typical range around 1,900–2,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 500 steps up to the super‑midsize category, usually accommodating about 8–9 passengers and flying roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a long‑range heavy business jet, commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers (sometimes more) and designed for intercontinental range, roughly 5,700–5,900 nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 7.75 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | 7X | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 5950 | 2,010 | 3340 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 33600 | 6914 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 3,850 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 516 | 464 | 466 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $53,800,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 25560 | 27110 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | 5800 | 6600 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PW307A | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 7200 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | — | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6402 | 3360 | 6540 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 76.7 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 86 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 39.1 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 25.7 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 26.2 | 14.8 | 17.4 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 140 | 10 | 40 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 110 | — |