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Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize business jet designed for efficient regional and transcontinental missions. It typically carries about 8 to 9 passengers in a standard executive layout and offers roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range, making it well suited for medium-length city pairs. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet with a longer reach and more space. It commonly seats around 12 to 13 passengers and delivers about 3,900 nautical miles of range, supporting longer nonstop trips while maintaining a traditional, multi-zone cabin feel. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin category. It is typically configured for around 13 to 19 passengers and offers approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling true intercontinental nonstop capability with substantial cabin volume. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium/heavy twin-engine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing jet. It usually carries about 12 to 19 passengers depending on configuration and has a much shorter range, roughly 500–600 nautical miles, optimized for point-to-point vertical access and offshore or regional transport.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats101621
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19067500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew242
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats101621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)17.225.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775