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Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for fast, point‑to‑point travel, typically offering around 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for about 8–9 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft, generally comparable in mission to light/midsize jets but with turboprop economics; it typically carries about 7–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range, depending on load and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility and short‑range passenger transport; it usually seats up to 5 (including the pilot) with a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine medium helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it can be configured for roughly 19 passengers (and more in high‑density layouts) with typical ranges around 450–550 nautical miles. Overall, the jets/turboprop cover far longer distances at higher speed, while the helicopters trade range for vertical lift and access.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10821
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754037757417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9719
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats8619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.3
Wingspan (ft)56.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.9
Overall Height (ft)17.213.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775