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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with roughly 2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical cabin load of about 8–9 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin tri-jet designed for intercontinental flying, offering about 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 12–16 passengers, depending on layout. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the light-jet category with a “super versatile” mission profile, combining jet speed with robust airfield flexibility; it typically carries 6–8 passengers and has about 2,000 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop, generally positioned below the jets in speed and altitude capability but valued for simpler operations and lower operating costs; it usually carries 4–5 passengers plus a pilot and has approximately 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads decisively on range and cabin size, the XLS+ and PC-24 compete in the ~2,000 nm class with different strengths, and the M600 SLS is the efficient turboprop alternative.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats101766
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameXLS+8XPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906645020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats91610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)75403690066802200
Standard Cabin Seats81464
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew2211
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Total Seats101765
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats91610
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.29.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats81464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230292002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPW545CPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition50003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)411967223435
No. of Engines2321
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.580.252.229.7
Wingspan (ft)56.386.355.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.75.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25.14
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.72312.3
Overall Height (ft)17.226.117.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101409020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165