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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for shorter regional missions, with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 8–9 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range tri-jet in the large-cabin category, offering roughly 6,400–6,450 nautical miles of range and usually accommodating about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large-cabin, ultra-long-range segment, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 13–19 passenger range, emphasizing maximum cabin volume and nonstop intercontinental capability. The Sikorsky S-92 is a twin-engine medium helicopter rather than a fixed-wing business jet; it trades speed and range for vertical lift and access to helipads and remote sites, with a practical range often around 500–600 nautical miles (mission dependent) and a passenger capacity that commonly runs in the mid-teens, frequently up to about 19 in high-density configurations.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2242
Total Seats10171621
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+8XG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190664507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540369007417
Standard Cabin Seats8141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2242
Crew RestNoNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYesYes
Total Seats10171621
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9161919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)4119672218250
No. of Engines2321
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.226.125.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775