Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the business/utility category, built for longer regional missions with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short to medium hops, with roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range and commonly 9–14 passenger capacity depending on interior and weight limits. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet, offering the fastest cruise and a range about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, usually configured for 7–9 passengers in a corporate cabin. The Enstrom 480B is a piston single‑engine helicopter in the utility/light transport category, with a much shorter range (about 250–350 nautical miles) and seating typically 4–5 passengers, trading speed and endurance for vertical‑lift access to confined sites.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | No |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 |