Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and some transcontinental missions, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,100 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet with notably more cabin volume and baggage capability, commonly configured for about 10–13 passengers and offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it better for longer nonstop city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, flagship category, designed for high-end intercontinental travel; typical layouts carry around 13–19 passengers, with range on the order of 7,500 nautical miles. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin-engine medium helicopter rather than a fixed-wing jet; it prioritizes vertical access and offshore/utility versatility over speed and range, typically seating about 16–19 passengers in high-density layouts, with practical range roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 85 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |