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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane optimized for efficient, shorter-runway operations and long legs for its class; it typically seats about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on higher cruise speed and altitude; it commonly carries about 7–9 passengers and delivers about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range, again depending on configuration and mission profile. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter best suited to regional utility and short-hop transport; it generally carries 4–5 occupants total and has on the order of 250–350 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement roles; it typically seats about 7–8 occupants total and offers roughly 300–400 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Citation leads in speed and jet performance, the King Air balances range with field versatility, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.

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