Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet built for fast, pressurized, point-to-point travel, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,100 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop (pressurized) aimed at efficient owner-operator use; it generally seats 4–6 passengers with a range near 1,400 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter optimized for short-range utility and training missions; it usually carries 4–5 people including the pilot, with typical range on the order of 250–300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium-lift helicopter designed for offshore and SAR/transport roles; it commonly seats roughly 19 passengers (higher in some configurations) with a range typically around 500–600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. Overall, the jet leads in speed and range, the turboprop balances range with lower operating complexity, while the helicopters trade range and speed for vertical lift and access to unimproved landing sites.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 43.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |