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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short-to-medium missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers in an executive layout and offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner in the large business jet category, capable of carrying a small VIP party in luxury (often a few dozen) or a much larger group in high-density airline seating; its range is roughly in the 3,000+ nautical mile class, intended for intercontinental-style legs. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-turbine helicopter primarily for utility, training, and short-range transport, generally seating 4 to 5 occupants and operating on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter for offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle roles, typically configured for about 16 to 19 passengers with a range commonly around 450–500 nautical miles depending on mission fit.

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