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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna Citation XLS+ are both pressurized business aircraft, but they serve different speed and mission profiles. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the light business/utility category, typically offering long range for its class and seating commonly around 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, generally faster with jet-altitude performance and a typical capacity around 7–9 passengers, with range suited to medium-length business trips rather than extreme endurance. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough-field and regional work, with a much higher passenger capacity for its size—commonly up to about 9–14 seats in commuter layouts—and a moderate regional range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, carrying about 4–5 occupants including the pilot, with the shortest range here and mission flexibility focused on point-to-point access, local transport, and remote landing capability rather than long-distance travel.

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