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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short regional hops and rugged operations; it offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and fits about 9–14 passengers in commuter-style seating (or fewer in executive layouts). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter in the light category, optimized for short-range missions; it generally carries 4–5 occupants and has a range on the order of about 300 nautical miles. Stepping up to business jets, the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet aimed at efficient point‑to‑point travel; it commonly seats 7–9 passengers and typically reaches around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. At the top end, the Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin trijet designed for intercontinental flying; it often carries 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options) and offers roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1017
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameXLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754036900
Standard Cabin Seats814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1017
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats916
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307D
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.2
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.7
Overall Height (ft)17.226.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695