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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)754036900—7417
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 Rules———IFR
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
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPW545CPW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)4119672218250—
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Horsepower———2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.2109.9—
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3103—
Aisle Step (ft)0.7—Flat 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)80——140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140195—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695—775