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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and medium missions from smaller airports, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long-range capability around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on a 737 MAX variant; it operates in a very different category, offering airline-scale cabin volume for roughly 25–50+ passengers in typical executive layouts and intercontinental range on the order of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental trips, generally seating about 8–12 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point access and hovering capability, commonly carrying about 6–8 occupants including the pilot(s), with practical range roughly 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, capacity and range scale from the 902 (shortest, smallest) through the King Air and XLS+ to the BBJ MAX 9 (largest, longest).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew42
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771207540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.5
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.7
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.5
Overall Height (ft)40.317.2
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)10