Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental trips, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, commonly configured for 12–19 passengers and capable of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear leader in nonstop global reach and cabin volume among these four. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-medium helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP missions; it generally seats about 16–19 passengers in high-density layouts (fewer in VIP) and has a range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical-access flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin-turboprop business aircraft, typically carrying 6–8 passengers with a range around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, offering jet-like cruise efficiency on shorter routes but less range and cabin than the XLS+ and far less than the G700.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — | $ 15.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 | 651 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.74 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — | $ 2,413 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 103 | — | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 8.2 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.25 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 56.9 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 | — | 35.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |