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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).

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew221
Total Seats10178
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameXLS+8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190664501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats9167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540369003775
Standard Cabin Seats8146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats10178
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9167
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats8146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)41196722
No. of Engines232
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.247.3
Wingspan (ft)56.386.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.714.9
Overall Height (ft)17.226.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1014035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695