Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier
| Spec | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Caravan | Cessna SkyCourier | Beechcraft King Air 360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.30 | $ 3.07 | — | $ 4.20 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | Grand Caravan EX | KingAir 350ER | KingAir 250 | Caravan | SkyCourier | KingAir 350i |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 964 | 2338 | 1420 | 1070 | 900 | 1560 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.38 | — | $ 0.53 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3332 | 6585 | 3760 | 3305 | — | 5145 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,333 | $ 571 | — | $ 1,311 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 303 | 310 | 186 | 200 | 312 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $8,750,000 | $6,450,000 | $2,355,000 | $7,375,000 | $7,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Center | No | No | No | Optional |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | AFT |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-140 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-52 | PT6A-114A | PT6A-65SC | PT6A-60A |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 6000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1050 | 850 | 675 | 1100 | 1050 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 37 | ISA + 31 | — | ISA + 10 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | 775 | 544 | — | — | 539 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 46.7 | 43.8 | 37.6 | 54.9 | 46.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 72 | 57.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | — | 4.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 19.5 | 16.7 | 12.8 | — | 19.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 14.4 | 14.8 | 15 | 19.8 | 14.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 71 | 55 | 32 | — | 71 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 16.7 | — | — | 19.5 |