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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional, cargo, and rough‑field work. It offers short-to-medium range capability (roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on load) and generally seats about 9 passengers in commuter configuration (more for mixed utility layouts). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on faster point-to-point travel, with a typical range around 2,000–2,100 nm and seating commonly 7–9 passengers in executive cabins. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at vertical-lift missions such as law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle; range is much shorter than fixed‑wing aircraft (often around 300–400 nm), with seating commonly about 6–8 including crew depending on interior. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and shorter-field access than many jets, offering a typical range around 2,000 nm and seating usually 6–10 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameXLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)75406680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats106
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.552.2
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.523
Overall Height (ft)17.217.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090