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Airbus Acj320 vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Airbus ACJ330neo and the Cessna Citation XLS+ sit in entirely different aircraft categories. The ACJ330neo is an ultra-long-range, widebody VIP airliner designed as a flying residence or office suite, typically configured for government or head-of-state and high-end corporate missions. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet built for efficient regional and transcontinental travel with quicker turnarounds and access to smaller airports. On range, the ACJ330neo is intended for true intercontinental, near “anywhere-to-anywhere” missions, commonly cited around 10,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and payload. The Citation XLS+ is optimized for shorter legs, with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles, suitable for city pairs like New York–Los Angeles with favorable conditions or one stop when needed. In passenger capacity, an ACJ330neo can be outfitted for dozens of passengers in airline-style seating or far fewer in luxury layouts, while the Citation XLS+ generally carries about 8 to 12 passengers in an executive cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 5.34
Min Crew42
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerAirbusCessna Citation
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)288007540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Standard Cabin Seats88
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27PW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)290004119
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 10
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.352.5
Wingspan (ft)117.556.3
Cabin Width (ft)12.15.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.45.7
Cabin Length (ft)9118.5
Overall Height (ft)38.5817.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)132480
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10