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Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to shorter regional missions, offering roughly a 2,100‑nautical‑mile range and typically seating about 7–9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet with substantially more cabin volume and baggage capacity; it generally carries about 13 passengers and has an intercontinental-capable range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range flagship category, designed for nonstop intercontinental flights; it typically accommodates about 13–19 passengers depending on layout and provides roughly a 7,500‑nautical‑mile range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light/medium helicopter rather than a fixed-wing jet; it is used for short-hop transport, law enforcement, and utility roles, typically seating about 6–8 occupants with a practical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.

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