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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft best suited to regional and short‑to‑midrange missions, typically offering roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves, and commonly seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, with published range around 7,500 nautical miles and a cabin that can be configured for approximately 10–19 passengers (and higher maximum counts in denser layouts), prioritizing speed, altitude, and long nonstop legs. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter designed for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility/VIP roles; its range is much shorter than fixed‑wing options (often a few hundred nautical miles depending on fuel tanks and mission equipment), with typical seating around 12–16 passengers. In short, the King Air 360ER bridges cost and flexibility for regional point‑to‑point flying, the G700 dominates long‑haul executive travel, and the AW189 excels where vertical lift and access to remote landing sites matter more than cruise range.

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 RulesIFR
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
FADECYes
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
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