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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional missions, offering long endurance for its class with roughly 1,500–2,000 nm range and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in corporate configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑turbine helicopter focused on short‑range utility and training, with about 250–350 nm range and seating generally around 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with roughly 7,500 nm range and typical executive seating around 12–19 passengers (higher in dense layouts). The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and SAR/utility roles, with about 450–550 nm range and a cabin that commonly accommodates around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin size, the King Air 360ER balances runway flexibility with good range, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and mission versatility.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats1621
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameG700AW189
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500651
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.57
Flight Rules—IFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats1621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)18250—
No. of Engines22
FADEC—Yes
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)8.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.25—
Cabin Length (ft)56.9—
Overall Height (ft)25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85