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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, best suited to shorter runways and regional missions; it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers long turboprop endurance, roughly around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for faster point‑to‑point travel; it commonly seats 7 to 9 passengers and has a typical range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or rougher fields than most jets; it generally carries 6 to 10 passengers and reaches roughly 2,000 nautical miles, varying by configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it usually carries about 12 to 19 passengers and has a much shorter fixed‑wing‑equivalent range, roughly 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to helipads.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19062076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754066807417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats10621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500050004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.552.2
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.523
Overall Height (ft)17.217.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775