Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are light jets aimed at efficient regional and mid-range travel, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. The Leonardo AW189 is a twin-engine helicopter, so its capabilities and use cases differ, emphasizing vertical lift and access to remote or constrained landing areas rather than runway-based range. In range terms, the Gulfstream G700 leads by a wide margin, capable of true long-haul city pairs across oceans. The Citation XLS+ offers solid mid-range capability suited to several-hour trips, while the PC-24 typically reaches farther than the XLS+ and is often chosen for its combination of range and operational flexibility, including operation from shorter or less-prepared runways. Passenger capacity also separates them: the G700 generally carries the most in a spacious cabin configured for long-duration comfort. The Citation XLS+ and PC-24 commonly seat around the high single digits to roughly ten passengers depending on layout. The AW189 usually carries a similar or slightly higher count, often around a dozen to more, depending on mission configuration.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | — | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 103 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 8.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.25 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 56.9 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |