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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in comfort, with long legs for its class at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short or unimproved strips; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and offers medium range, generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles with practical loads. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a pressurized light‑to‑midsize business jet focused on speed and cabin comfort, usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, with typical range near 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at urban/utility and air‑medical or corporate missions; it generally carries about 6–8 passengers (or similar payload) and has the shortest range of the group, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 5.34
Min Crew2
Total Seats10
ManufacturerCessna Citation
Aircraft NameXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats8
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
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW545C
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines2
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