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Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient point‑to‑point travel, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, best suited to shorter missions and smaller groups, generally 4–6 passengers with a range roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on loading and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental legs, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers and offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, corporate, and government roles; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers in passenger layouts, but its practical range is much shorter than the jets and turboprop, commonly on the order of 400–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2122
Total Seats1061721
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 9608XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190617306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9—1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75402908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats841419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR—IFR
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2122
Crew RestNo—No—
Jump SeatNo—Yes—
Total Seats1061721
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats9—1619
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.210.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Galley—
Standard Cabin Seats841419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439029200—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50003500On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)4119—6722—
No. of Engines2—31
Horsepower—850—2520
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.380.2—
Wingspan (ft)56.342.186.3—
Aisle Step (ft)0.7———
Cabin Width (ft)5.547.7—
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.442.7—
Overall Height (ft)17.2—26.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—29.2—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10—140—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1231695775