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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft, typically used for corporate travel and special missions. It offers long turboprop range at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility/commuter aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and high payload flexibility rather than speed. Its range is generally about 800–1,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats around 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet aimed at long-range, high-comfort transport. It typically ranges about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and carries roughly 10–13 passengers in executive configuration. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter for offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles. It generally ranges about 450–500 nautical miles (mission dependent) and typically carries about 12–16 passengers.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardo
Aircraft NameAW189
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85