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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft: it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and is optimized for shorter runways and efficient regional missions, with long‑range endurance on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet: it usually seats about 7 to 9 passengers and is faster than the turboprops, with a typical range around 1,700–2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to city‑pair trips where speed matters. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop (personal/light business): it commonly carries 4 to 6 passengers (up to 6 seats total) and offers solid cross‑country capability, roughly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter: it’s designed for offshore transport and utility/medevac roles, often configured for around 12 to 19 passengers, with a typical range roughly in the 400–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754022007417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Total Seats10521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats9—19
Lavatory LocationAFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW545CPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)4119——
No. of Engines211
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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)17.211.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80—140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775