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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the business/utility category, valued for short-field access and efficiency, with a typical range around 2,000–2,500 nautical miles and usually configured for about 6–9 passengers. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at regional and transcontinental missions, with an approximate range near 2,000–2,100 nautical miles and typical seating for about 7–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑turbine helicopter used for utility, training, and short executive hops, with a much shorter range (roughly 300–400 nautical miles) and seating generally for 4–5 occupants including the pilot. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin size, the XLS+ balances speed and midsize capacity, the King Air 360ER emphasizes versatility and runway flexibility, and the 480B focuses on point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t needed.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats1410
ManufacturerBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats128
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1410
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats128
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.5
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10