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Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient short-to-medium missions. It typically seats about 7 to 9 passengers in a standard executive layout and offers a range around 2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional and many transcontinental trips with fewer passengers and lower operating complexity than larger jets. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel. It commonly accommodates roughly 13 to 19 passengers depending on configuration and provides about 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop missions such as New York to Dubai or London to Singapore in favorable conditions while offering significantly more cabin space and amenities than the XLS+. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light/utility helicopter, optimized for short-range point-to-point access, hovering capability, and operations into tight or unimproved areas. It generally carries about 6 to 7 passengers and has a range on the order of 300 to 400 nautical miles, far less than either jet but with the unique advantage of vertical takeoff and landing.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 5.34
Min Crew24
Total Seats1016
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)19067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1016
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5109.9
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.9
Overall Height (ft)17.225.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195