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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet suited to shorter to mid-length missions, offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 7–9 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin trijet designed for intercontinental flying, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range category, combining a very spacious cabin with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers. By contrast, the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility helicopter for short-range, point‑to‑point missions, with range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles and seating generally around 7–8 occupants (including pilots), depending on configuration.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew224
Total Seats101716
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameXLS+8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)190664507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats91619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754036900
Standard Cabin Seats81412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYesYes
Total Seats101716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)4119672218250
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)17.226.125.4
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)10140195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695