Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient short-to-medium missions, typically offering around 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly configured for about 7 to 9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet aimed at longer, more comfortable transcontinental flying, generally around 3,900 nautical miles of range with typical seating in the 11 to 13 passenger class. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range category, built for intercontinental routes, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and usually configured for about 12 to 16 passengers depending on layout. By contrast, the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium helicopter rather than a fixed-wing jet; it is optimized for vertical access and regional missions, with typical range on the order of 450 to 500 nautical miles (mission dependent) and cabin seating often around 12 to 16 passengers in high-density layouts (or fewer in VIP configurations).
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | 8X | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 86.3 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 26.1 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 85 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 140 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |