Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700
The Beechcraft Denali is a single‑engine turboprop positioned for owner‑operator and utility missions, with an expected range around 1,600 nautical miles and typically seating about 6–9 passengers. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is also a single‑engine turboprop, optimized for short, rugged, and high‑cycle routes; it generally carries about 9–14 passengers with range roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on load. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger twin‑turboprop aimed at cargo and regional shuttle work, commonly configured for about 19 passengers and offering roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize business jet, carrying about 8–12 passengers with about 4,000 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin jets; the G500 typically seats about 10–14 with around 5,300 nautical miles, while the G600 seats about 12–16 with about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, often 12–19 passengers, with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | Praetor 600 | G500 | G600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 964 | 900 | 4018 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3332 | — | — | 30650 | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 614 | — | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 195 | 200 | 542 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | — | — | 27140 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | HTF7500E | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 4000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | — | 867 | 1100 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 335 | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 7528 | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 41.6 | 54.9 | 68.1 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 72 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.8 | — | 24.1 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15.1 | 19.8 | 21 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | 21.3 | 26.3 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | — | 45 | 230 | 230 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — |