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