Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane best suited to regional missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers, with long legs for its class (roughly up to the mid‑2,000‑nautical‑mile range depending on payload and conditions). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet focused on faster point‑to‑point travel, usually seating about 7 to 9 passengers, with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop airplane that splits the difference—jet‑like cruise speed with turboprop economics—commonly configured for about 6 to 8 passengers, with range generally around 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter: it trades speed and range for vertical‑lift access, often carrying roughly 12 to 19 passengers in transport layouts, with range commonly in the 500‑to‑600‑nautical‑mile class (higher with auxiliary fuel). Figures vary by configuration, reserves, and operating conditions.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 1530 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 47.1 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |