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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, best suited to longer regional missions with strong short‑field capability; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short, and remote operations; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and has a shorter typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel; it usually carries 7–9 passengers and provides about 1,900–2,100 nautical miles of range. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles; it often carries about 12–16 passengers and has a generally shorter range than fixed‑wing options, commonly on the order of 400–500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1021
ManufacturerCessna CitationLeonardo
Aircraft NameXLS+AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540—
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$2,413,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Total Seats1021
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230—
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10—
Thrust (lbs)4119—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.557.8
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)17.216.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10—
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395