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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at short-to-medium missions, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large, long-range intercontinental business jet, usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers and capable of about 6,400 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop global city pairs. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter used for utility, corporate, and public-service roles; it generally carries about 1–7 passengers (depending on seating and mission equipment) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin helicopter commonly used for offshore and executive transport; it typically seats around 16–19 passengers and offers a range of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the jets prioritize speed and long-range efficiency, while the helicopters trade range for vertical lift and access to remote or infrastructure-limited locations.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats101721
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19066450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540369007417
Standard Cabin Seats81419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats101721
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
No. of Engines231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.226.117.8
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)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775