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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for regional missions; it offers long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves) and generally seats about 6–9 passengers in common cabin layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, faster and higher‑flying than the King Air, with a typical range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly about 8–9 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it carries far more people and space than the others, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical passenger seating roughly 13–19 (with certified maximums higher depending on configuration). The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short‑range, point‑to‑point access; it has a much shorter range (about 300–350 nautical miles) and usually carries a pilot plus up to 4 passengers.

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