Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically categorized as a midsize business jet, suited to medium-range missions and generally configured for about 7–9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range jet offering notably more cabin volume and comfort than midsize aircraft, with typical seating around 10–13 passengers and range sufficient for many transcontinental and some transatlantic-style sectors depending on winds and payload. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin category, built for the longest missions in this group, commonly accommodating roughly 12–16 passengers with intercontinental range capability. The Pilatus PC-24 is best described as a light jet with “super versatile” mission flexibility, trading outright range and cabin size for access to shorter and more challenging runways; it usually carries about 6–10 passengers and covers shorter-to-mid range trips compared with the large-cabin jets. In short, capability scales from PC-24 and XLS+ for shorter/medium missions to Legacy 650E for long-range comfort, and Falcon 8X for maximum range and global reach.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 140 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |