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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, optimized for efficiency and shorter or less‑improved runways; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, roughly around 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize light jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point business travel; it commonly seats about 7–9 passengers and delivers moderate jet range, roughly around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, positioned for higher comfort and intercity missions; it often carries about 10–13 passengers and reaches roughly 3,500–3,900 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on vertical access and short‑range transport/mission work; it usually seats about 6–8 occupants total and has comparatively limited range, roughly around 250–350 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 5.34
Min Crew2
Total Seats10
ManufacturerCessna Citation
Aircraft NameXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW545C
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5
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)17.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10