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Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient short-to-medium trips. It typically carries about 7 to 9 passengers and offers roughly 2,100 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to regional and transcontinental legs with manageable runway needs. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet aimed at longer missions and more space; it commonly seats around 10 to 13 passengers and has about 3,900 nautical miles of range, enabling longer nonstop routes with a significantly roomier cabin. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop (not a jet) optimized for owner-operators and smaller parties; it generally carries 1 pilot plus about 5 passengers (around 6 total) and offers roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles of range, trading speed and cabin volume for lower operating costs and flexibility. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium-lift twin-engine helicopter focused on vertical access; it often carries about 19 passengers with range around 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing point-to-point access over cruise efficiency.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754022007417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW545CPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines211
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.529.7
Wingspan (ft)56.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74
Cabin Length (ft)18.512.3
Overall Height (ft)17.211.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775