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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, offering long endurance and strong short‑field performance; typical range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, with a common passenger load around 6–9 in an executive layout. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, optimized for faster point‑to‑point travel; it typically reaches about 1,900–2,100 nautical miles and usually seats about 7–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑performance personal/corporate aircraft; its typical range is about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, with seating commonly 4–6 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for short‑range utility and private transport; it typically has a range around 300–350 nautical miles and seats up to 4 passengers plus the pilot (often flown with 3–4 total occupants).

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiper
Aircraft NameXLS+M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)75402200
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats105
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW545CPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.529.7
Wingspan (ft)56.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74
Cabin Length (ft)18.512.3
Overall Height (ft)17.211.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165