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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft suited to shorter runways and flexible regional missions. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize light jet focused on faster point‑to‑point travel; it commonly seats about 7–9 passengers and delivers around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at short‑range transport and specialized roles; it generally carries up to 4–5 occupants total and has a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental flying; typical seating is around 12–19 (with much higher maximums in dense layouts), and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles. In short, the Enstrom covers local missions, the King Air regional flexibility, the XLS+ medium‑range jet travel, and the G700 global nonstop capability.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 5.34
Min Crew24
Total Seats1016
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)19067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1016
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5109.9
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.9
Overall Height (ft)17.225.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195