Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are turboprops, typically chosen for shorter to medium missions, runway flexibility, and lower operating costs than jets. The King Air 360ER is in the twin‑turboprop utility/business category, offering roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range and usually seating about 6–9 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop in the business category, generally around 1,500–1,800 nm range, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, aimed at comfortable 4–5 hour missions with more speed and altitude than turboprops; it typically offers about 2,000–2,100 nm range and seats about 7–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with roughly 6,400–6,500 nm range and typical seating around 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options possible).
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | 8X | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 6450 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 36900 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 29200 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | PW307D | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 80.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 86.3 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 42.7 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 26.1 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 140 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |