Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental U.S. missions, with a typical range of roughly 2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly arranged for about 7 to 9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet offering a clear step up in cabin volume and endurance, flying about 3,900 nautical miles and typically carrying around 13 passengers in a long-range executive layout. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin category, designed for intercontinental missions of about 7,500 nautical miles and usually configured for roughly 13 to 19 passengers depending on layout and crew/rest provisions. By contrast, the Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range, point-to-point access rather than high-speed cruise, with an approximate range around 300 nautical miles and seating for up to 5 occupants (including the pilot). Overall, the progression runs from helicopter short-hop utility, to midsize jet practicality, to large-cabin long-range comfort, to flagship global-range capability.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | — |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 |
| 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 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 |