Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane optimized for longer legs; it typically offers the longest range of this group at roughly 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload, and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (higher in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft focused on simplicity and short/rough‑field access; it carries up to about 9 passengers and generally flies shorter missions, roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑turbine helicopter aimed at training and utility work; it carries around 4–5 occupants total and has the shortest range, typically a few hundred nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore and SAR/utility roles; it seats roughly 16–19 passengers (configuration dependent) with a range commonly around 450–550 nautical miles, trading speed and endurance for vertical‑lift capability and cabin volume.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |