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Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are light jets, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop and the Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter. For range, the PC-24 is typically the longest-legged of the group at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class, suitable for longer city pairs; the XLS+ and TBM 960 are broadly similar and usually fall in the mid‑1,500 to ~1,800 nautical mile class depending on reserves and mission profile; the 480B is far shorter, generally a few hundred nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the PC-24 commonly seats about 6 to 10 passengers, the XLS+ is typically configured for about 7 to 9, and the TBM 960 is usually 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6 to 7 seats including belted seating depending on layout). The Enstrom 480B generally carries a pilot plus about 4 passengers, emphasizing vertical access over speed and range.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1066
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190617302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9—10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754029086680
Standard Cabin Seats846
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—No
Total Seats1066
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9—10
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Optional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats846
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439023500
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500035005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)4119—3435
No. of Engines2—2
Horsepower—850—
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.352.2
Wingspan (ft)56.342.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.545.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.423
Overall Height (ft)17.2—17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10—90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123—