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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned for longer, flexible missions, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on configuration and reserves, with a typical passenger load around 6–9. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel; it generally ranges about 2,000–2,100 nm and commonly seats 7–9 passengers, trading short‑field versatility for higher cruise speed and altitude. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, optimized for owner‑operators; it typically delivers about 1,400–1,600 nm of range and seats up to 6 (often flown with 4–5 plus baggage for comfort). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short‑range utility and transport; it has far shorter range, typically around 300–400 nm, and carries about 4–5 people including the pilot, prioritizing vertical access over speed and endurance.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiper
Aircraft NameXLS+M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)75402200
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats105
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW545CPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.529.7
Wingspan (ft)56.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74
Cabin Length (ft)18.512.3
Overall Height (ft)17.211.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165