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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized turboprops aimed at shorter-to-midrange missions, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range intercontinental business jet, and the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point-to-point runway travel. In range terms, the G700 is in a different class, typically around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic flights. The King Air 360ER offers long endurance for a turboprop, roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, whereas the M600 SLS is generally shorter, about 1,000–1,400 nautical miles. The AW189’s practical range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (often around 400–500), reflecting helicopter efficiency and mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the G700 commonly seats about 13–19 in executive layout. The King Air 360ER typically carries 6–9 passengers. The M600 SLS is usually configured for 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers. The AW189 commonly seats around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew411
Total Seats16216
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameG700AW189M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006511406
Max Cabin Seats1919—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 15.57$ 2.19
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413$ 603
Useful Load (lbs)——2200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Crew RestOptional——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats16215
Galley LocationFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats1919—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Lavatory——No
Cabin Pressure (psi)——5.6
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition40003600
Thrust (lbs)18250——
No. of Engines221
FADEC—YesNo
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983600
Flat Rating——ISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.829.7
Wingspan (ft)103—43.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)8.2—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25—4
Cabin Length (ft)56.9—12.3
Overall Height (ft)25.416.611.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—20
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—