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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, typically used for regional missions and short-field access. It generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, with range on the order of roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient point‑to‑point travel. It commonly seats about 7–9 passengers and typically flies around 2,000 nautical miles, trading intercontinental reach for lower operating cost and good airport flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for global travel. It can be configured for roughly 13–19 passengers (more in high‑density layouts) and has range around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. It commonly carries about 12–19 passengers and has much shorter range than fixed‑wing aircraft, typically a few hundred nautical miles (around 500 nm), but can land vertically where runways are unavailable.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats101621
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19067500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew242
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats101621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.225.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775