Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and midrange missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers with a long‑range capability on the order of roughly 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel, generally seating around 7 to 9 passengers, with a typical range of about 1,900 to 2,100 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, commonly configured for about 12 to 16 passengers (with higher maximums possible), and offers intercontinental reach of roughly 7,700 nautical miles. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter intended for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport, usually carrying about 12 to 16 passengers, with a practical range commonly around 450 to 500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | 85 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |