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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional missions; it generally offers the longest endurance among the fixed‑wing options here, with range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800+ nautical miles depending on load, and it commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on higher cruise speed and comfort; its typical range is about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, and it usually seats around 7–9 passengers (often up to 9) depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and utility/VIP transport; helicopter range is more mission‑dependent, but it is commonly roughly 450–500+ nautical miles, and it can seat about 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts (fewer for VIP). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter widely used offshore; typical range is roughly 500–600+ nautical miles, and it generally carries about 19 passengers in offshore configuration (variable by interior).

SpecCessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats102121
ManufacturerCessna CitationLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats81919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats102121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats91919
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500040004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.557.8
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)17.216.617.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775