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Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize twin‑engine business jet aimed at efficient short‑to‑midrange missions; it typically seats about 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter, best viewed as a utility/rotorcraft option rather than a business jet; it generally carries around 4–5 occupants and has a much shorter range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, often categorized as a light/medium executive turboprop; it commonly seats 6–8 passengers and can reach roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” twin‑engine jet designed for mixed use and rough/shorter runways; it typically seats about 6–10 passengers and offers around 2,000 nautical miles of range. Overall, the helicopter trades speed and range for vertical access, the Avanti emphasizes turboprop efficiency and speed, and the XLS+ and PC‑24 are the longer‑legged jet choices, with the PC‑24 prioritizing field flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1086
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameXLS+Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190615302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754037756680
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1086
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9710
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.399.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats866
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500036005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
No. of Engines222
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.352.2
Wingspan (ft)56.347.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.923
Overall Height (ft)17.213.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.290