Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700
| Spec | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Gulfstream G700 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G600 | Cessna SkyCourier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | — | $ 4.08 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | — | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Gulfstream | GE® Aerospace | Beechcraft | Embraer | Gulfstream | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Cessna |
| Aircraft Name | Grand Caravan EX | G700 | KingAir Denali | KingAir 350ER | Praetor 600 | G500 | Challenger 650 | G600 | SkyCourier |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 964 | 7500 | 1600 | 2338 | 4018 | 5200 | 4085 | 6500 | 900 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.68 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3332 | — | 3280 | 6585 | — | 30650 | 21050 | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | — | $ 1,111 | $ 1,324 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 516 | 285 | 303 | 542 | 516 | 470 | 516 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $78,000,000 | $4,150,000 | $8,750,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $32,400,000 | $58,500,000 | $7,375,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — | 1 Flushing | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | — | 5 | 6.5 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 8.8 | 10.7 | Un-Pressurized |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | No | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — | — | No | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | — | 27140 | 31900 | 23000 | 31900 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-140 | Pearl 700 | Catalyst™ | PT6A-60A | HTF7500E | PW814GA | CF34-3B MTO | PW815GA | PT6A-65SC |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | — | 3600 | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | 10000 | 6000 |
| Horsepower | 867 | — | — | 1050 | — | — | — | — | 1100 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | — | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | — | — | 775 | 1963 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | — | 7528 | 15144 | 9220 | 15680 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 109.9 | 14.86 | 46.7 | 68.1 | 91.2 | 68.4 | 96.1 | 54.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 103 | 54.3 | 57.9 | 70.5 | 86.3 | 64.4 | 94.1 | 72 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 6.4 | 6 | 6.4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 56.9 | 12.6 | 19.5 | 24.1 | 41.5 | 25.6 | 45.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 25.4 | 4.65 | 14.4 | 21 | 25.5 | 20.7 | 25.3 | 19.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 195 | 48 | 71 | 45 | 230 | 112 | 230 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 12.6 | 19.5 | 21.3 | 26.3 | 15.4 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — |