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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient short-to-medium missions, typically offering a range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating generally 7 to 9 passengers in a comfortable corporate layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet, best suited to longer city pairs, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically 10 to 13 passengers, emphasizing cabin volume and baggage capacity. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin class, designed for intercontinental flying, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly 12 to 16 passengers depending on configuration, prioritizing endurance and flexibility. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing business aircraft; it is optimized for short-range point-to-point access, usually on the order of 300 nautical miles with reserves, and typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to five seats total), trading speed and range for vertical-lift convenience.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1017
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameXLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754036900
Standard Cabin Seats814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1017
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats916
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307D
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.2
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.7
Overall Height (ft)17.226.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695