Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft, typically configured for about 6 to 9 passengers, optimized for shorter regional missions with a long‑range variant range on the order of roughly 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize light business jet, commonly seating about 7 to 9 passengers, with a typical range around 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles, suited to faster point‑to‑point travel than turboprops. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, usually accommodating around 13 to 19 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher-density options possible), and offers intercontinental capability at roughly 7,000+ nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter, generally carrying about 6 to 8 occupants, with a much shorter range (roughly 300 to 400 nautical miles) but the unique advantage of vertical takeoff/landing and low‑speed access to confined sites.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | — |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 |