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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional missions; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field operations; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers but trades speed and altitude for practicality, with typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet, emphasizing higher cruise speed and comfort; it usually carries 7–9 passengers and typically reaches about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and SAR/transport; it often carries about 12–19 passengers and has a shorter range than fixed‑wing types, commonly around 500–700 nautical miles, but can operate point‑to‑point without runways.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1021
ManufacturerCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
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
ModelPW545CCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.217.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775