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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑turboprops, typically used for short‑to‑medium missions with strong short/rough‑field capability, while the Embraer Praetor 500 is a super‑midsize business jet and the Dassault Falcon 7X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet. On range, the Falcon 7X leads comfortably, designed for true intercontinental trips at roughly 5,900–6,000 nm class capability. The Praetor 500 follows as a transcontinental performer around the 3,300–3,400 nm class. The King Air 360ER offers long endurance for a turboprop, generally in the ~1,800–2,000+ nm class depending on configuration and reserves, while the Avanti EVO is typically shorter, around the ~1,500–1,800 nm class. On passenger capacity, the Falcon 7X commonly seats about 12–16 in a large cabin. The Praetor 500 is usually configured for about 8–9. The King Air 360ER typically carries about 6–9. The Avanti EVO generally seats about 7–9, with a compact cabin but efficient cruise for a turboprop.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 7.75$ 6.02
Min Crew1221
Total Seats101798
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDassault FalconEmbraerPiaggio
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ER7XPraetor 500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2338595033401530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.65$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats91697
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6585336003775
Standard Cabin Seats81476
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 3,850$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303516466400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$53,800,000$16,995,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew1221
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats101798
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91697
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.510.29.79
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats81476
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002711024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058006600
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APW307AHTF7500EPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)36007200On-Condition3600
Horsepower1050850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 28
No. of Engines1322
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Thrust (lbs)64026540
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.776.764.647.3
Wingspan (ft)57.98670.547.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.76.96.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.86.265.8
Cabin Length (ft)19.539.120.614.9
Overall Height (ft)14.425.721.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.526.217.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)711404035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110