Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet intended for short-to-medium missions, typically offering roughly 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 7–9 passengers in executive layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet, suited to transcontinental and some intercontinental flying, with about 3,700–3,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 13–14 passengers (often more depending on configuration). The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium/heavy twin-engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, SAR, and utility/VIP roles rather than high-speed long-range jet travel. The AW189 generally provides around 450–500 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high-density cabin layouts, while VIP layouts may be fewer. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger heavy helicopter with broadly similar mission focus, offering roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 19 passengers (with configurations varying by operator and role).