Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft: it’s optimized for shorter runways and efficient regional trips, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, faster and higher‑flying than the King Air, with a typical range near 2,000–2,100 nautical miles and usual seating for roughly 7–9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet designed for transcontinental and some intercontinental missions; it typically ranges about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and commonly carries around 10–13 passengers in an executive layout. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, best suited to short, flexible point‑to‑point hops; it typically ranges about 300–350 nautical miles and seats about 4 passengers plus the pilot. Overall, capability and comfort scale from the R66 (short‑range rotary) to King Air (efficient turboprop) to XLS+ (midsize jet) to Legacy 650E (large‑cabin long‑range).
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| 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 | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | No |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |