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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter to mid-length trips; it typically carries about 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to regional missions with good runway flexibility. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin tri-jet; it commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers and can fly around 6,450 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs nonstop. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large-cabin, ultra-long-range class; it is often configured for about 13–19 passengers and provides roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range, emphasizing maximum cabin space and long nonstop legs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop in the light executive category; it generally seats about 6–8 passengers and offers around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles of range, prioritizing efficiency and access to shorter fields over true long-haul capability.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66——
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1017168
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameXLS+8XG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906645075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64——
Max Cabin Seats916197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754036900—3775
Standard Cabin Seats814126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Min Crew2241
Crew RestNoNoOptional—
Jump SeatNoYesYes—
Total Seats1017168
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats916197
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2—9
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—No
Standard Cabin Seats814126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200—24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—6600
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPW545CPW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17—ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119672218250—
No. of Engines2322
Horsepower———850
Fuel Burn (gph)———100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.2109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)56.386.310347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.756.914.9
Overall Height (ft)17.226.125.413.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3—3.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1014019535.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695——