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Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, typically used for short-to-medium missions. Its range is roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, and it generally seats about 7 to 9 passengers in a club-style cabin. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, positioned more as an owner-operator aircraft than a traditional cabin jet. It offers a similar practical mission range in the ~1,700 nautical mile class (depending on payload and conditions) but carries fewer people, usually 4 to 6 passengers plus the pilot, with a smaller, more personal cabin. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range tri-jet designed for intercontinental flying. It can fly roughly 6,400 nautical miles and commonly accommodates 12 to 16 passengers (with layouts varying widely), delivering the most space and capability of this group. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop noted for speed and efficiency. It typically ranges around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and seats about 6 to 7 passengers, offering a cabin that feels roomier than many light aircraft despite turboprop economics.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew2121
Total Seats106178
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 9608XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906173064501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats9167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75402908369003775
Standard Cabin Seats84146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew2121
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats106178
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9167
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.210.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats84146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230143902920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960PW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)50003500On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)41196722
No. of Engines232
Horsepower850850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.380.247.3
Wingspan (ft)56.342.186.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.547.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.442.714.9
Overall Height (ft)17.226.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1014035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695