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Beechcraft Kingair 350er vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, typically positioned as a rugged, short‑to‑medium range business/utility aircraft with strong runway flexibility. Its range is generally in the roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light jet, optimized for efficient short‑to‑medium missions with higher cruise speeds than a turboprop. It is usually cited around the ~2,000 nautical mile range class and typically carries about 7–9 passengers, depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation Latitude steps up into the midsize jet category, offering more cabin volume and longer legs than the XLS+. It is commonly listed around the ~2,700 nautical mile range class and typically accommodates about 8–9 passengers in standard layouts (with higher maximum seating possible). Overall, the King Air emphasizes versatility and access, the XLS+ emphasizes efficient light‑jet performance, and the Latitude emphasizes space and range.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats1010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27311906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123947540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1010
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW545C
TBO (hrs)60005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)59074119
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.5
Wingspan (ft)72.356.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)65.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.818.5
Overall Height (ft)20.917.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2710