Aircraft comparison
Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Epic E1000 GX
Summary
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and the Epic E1000 GX are two turboprops, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Beechcraft King Air 360 flies farther (1,806 vs 1,560 nm); the Beechcraft King Air 360 carries more (11 vs 5 pax); the Epic E1000 GX is faster (333 vs 312 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Beechcraft King Air 360 reaches more nonstop (275 versus 246). On a route like Naples – Scottsdale (1,625 nm), only the Beechcraft King Air 360 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
246nm
13.6% · King Air 360 ahead
Cruise speed
21kt
6.3% · Epic E1000 GX ahead
Max passengers
6
54.5% · King Air 360 ahead
Nonstop reach
275 / 246
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | King Air 360 | Epic E1000 GX |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,806 nm (3,344.7 km)✓ | 1,560 nm (2,889.1 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 312 kt (577.8 km/h) | 333 kt (616.7 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 35,000 ft (10,668 m)✓ | 34,000 ft (10,363.2 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 15,000 lb (6,803.9 kg) | 8,000 lb (3,628.7 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count✓ | 4 count |
| Max passengers | 11 count✓ | 5 count |
| Baggage volume | 55 cuft (1.56 m3)✓ | 40 cuft (1.13 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A |
| Engines | 2 count | 1 count |
| Power per engine | 1,050 shp | 1,200 shp |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Naples – Scottsdale — 1,625 nm. Only the Beechcraft King Air 360 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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