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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short-haul regional, rugged-field, and cargo/passenger work. It typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, and offers a moderate range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for domestic and near‑international missions. It generally seats about 7–9 passengers in a typical executive layout and provides a range around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles, trading intercontinental reach for efficient point‑to‑point speed and airport flexibility. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options) and reaches roughly 6,400–6,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as transoceanic city pairs. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at air medical, law enforcement, and short‑range corporate/utility roles. It usually carries about 6–8 passengers and has a much shorter range, roughly 250–350 nautical miles.

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