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Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light business jet, typically used for efficient point‑to‑point travel with a practical range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly for about 7–9 passengers in a corporate layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, optimized for fast owner‑operation; it generally carries about 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 depending on configuration) and offers a long range often around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter focused on short‑range utility and training missions; it usually seats 4–5 occupants and has a much shorter range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–400). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft with a distinctive pusher configuration; it typically seats about 7–9 passengers and combines turboprop efficiency with a jet‑like mission profile, offering range commonly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class. Overall, the XLS+ leads for jet comfort and speed, the TBM 960 for efficient owner‑flown range, the Avanti EVO for roomy turboprop business travel, and the Enstrom 480B for vertical‑lift, local missions.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew211
Total Seats1068
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190617301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats97
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754029083775
Standard Cabin Seats846
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats1068
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats97
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats846
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)500035003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.347.3
Wingspan (ft)56.342.147.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.546.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.414.9
Overall Height (ft)17.213.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123