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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically used for regional missions and shorter runways. It generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long turboprop range, roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet, faster and higher‑flying than the King Air, commonly seating around 7–9 passengers with a typical range near 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet aimed at longer, more comfortable travel; it is usually configured for about 10–13 passengers and reaches approximately 3,900 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental legs. The Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft, optimized for vertical access and offshore/utility roles; it typically carries about 12–16 passengers and has a much shorter range than the jets, commonly around 400–500 nautical miles, trading speed and distance for landing flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1021
ManufacturerCessna CitationLeonardo
Aircraft NameXLS+AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew21
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
ModelPW545CCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.557.8
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)17.216.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395