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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to small-group regional travel, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in a pressurized cabin with an approximate range around 2,000–2,500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range large‑cabin jet in the airliner-derived VIP category, capable of carrying dozens of passengers in high-density layouts or far fewer in executive interiors, with intercontinental range roughly on the order of 6,000 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged, or remote operations; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and has a much shorter range, typically a few hundred to roughly 1,000+ nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter focused on vertical-lift missions; it generally accommodates about 12–16 passengers and has a range typically a few hundred nautical miles, trading speed and range for access to locations without runways.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57
Min Crew41
Total Seats1221
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats1021
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.8
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.316.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395