AIR.ONE

Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short, rugged missions; it typically carries about 9 to 14 passengers and offers moderate range (roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on payload and reserves). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for speed and comfort; it usually seats about 7 to 9 passengers and has longer range (around 1,800–2,100 nm). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed for both business travel and rough/short fields; it commonly carries about 6 to 10 passengers and provides range in a similar or slightly higher bracket than the XLS+ (about 2,000 nm class, mission‑dependent). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter primarily used for offshore and VIP transport; it can carry around 12 to 19 passengers with much shorter range than the jets (typically about 500–600 nm), trading cruise speed and range for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19062076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754066807417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats10621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500050004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.217.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775