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Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient regional missions, typically seating about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to shorter intercity trips with good runway flexibility. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet in a higher category, commonly configured for roughly 10–14 passengers and offering about 3,900 nautical miles of range, enabling longer nonstop segments with a roomier cabin and more baggage capacity. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter rather than a jet; it generally carries about 4–5 people and has a much shorter range on the order of 250–350 nautical miles, optimized for vertical-lift access, local transport, and utility missions. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the ultra‑long‑range, large-cabin flagship end of the market, typically accommodating around 13–19 passengers depending on layout and flying roughly 7,500 nautical miles, aimed at intercontinental nonstop travel with maximum space and amenities.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 5.34
Min Crew24
Total Seats1016
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)19067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1016
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5109.9
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.9
Overall Height (ft)17.225.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195