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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft best suited to short-to-mid regional flying and flexible runway access; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and trades jet speed for efficiency and rugged operations, with range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for frequent city-pair missions; it commonly seats 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner derived from a narrowbody transport, positioned for high-capacity executive travel; passenger count varies widely with interior design, often on the order of a few dozen to well over 50, and it provides long range typically around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions; it usually accommodates about 12–19 passengers and offers approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range, prioritizing cabin size, speed, and nonstop global reach.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew424
Total Seats121016
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)637619067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats35919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207540
Standard Cabin Seats8812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew424
Total Seats101016
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35919
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats8812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)28000411918250
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.5109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.556.9
Overall Height (ft)40.317.225.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195