Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are midsize business jets, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet; the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility/VIP missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. In range terms, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader (about 3,900 nm), suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The PC-24 follows (roughly 2,000 nm), valued for its ability to operate from shorter and some unimproved runways. The XLS+ is similar but slightly shorter-legged (around 2,000–2,100 nm depending on configuration). The AW189’s range is far lower than the jets (on the order of 450–500 nm), but it can land where jets cannot, trading speed and distance for access. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E typically seats about 10–13 in a three‑zone cabin; the XLS+ commonly seats 8–9; the PC-24 usually carries about 6–10; and the AW189 can be configured for roughly 16–19 passengers in high-density layouts, or fewer in VIP seating.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |