Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a medium twin-engine helicopter, typically used for offshore transport and utility missions rather than point-to-point business travel. It generally carries around 12–16 passengers in a transport layout and has an effective range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane optimized for long, flexible regional missions. It commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration (up to around 11 with higher-density seating) and offers long range for its class, roughly about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet aimed at fast regional and transcontinental legs. Typical passenger capacity is about 6–9, with range around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet at the top of the segment, generally seating about 7–10 passengers, and offers the longest range among these fixed‑wing options, roughly about 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, depending on configuration and conditions.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 2338 | 1898 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 303 | 415 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23586 | 25560 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | Canada PW535E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1050 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 775 | 703 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 2820 | 3360 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | 757 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 46.7 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 14.4 | 15.2 | 16.75 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | — | 65 | 74 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 57.9 | 53 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 71 | — | 10 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | 0.3 |