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Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental U.S. trips, typically offering about 2,100 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 9 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating configurations around 13 to 19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance turboprop often used for efficient short‑to‑medium range business travel; it typically carries 6 to 7 passengers with a range around 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, utility, and VIP transport; its range is roughly 500 to 600 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it commonly carries about 12 to 19 passengers. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin size, the XLS+ balances speed and access to smaller airports, the Avanti EVO emphasizes turboprop efficiency, and the S‑92 trades range and speed for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 5.34——$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1016821
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+G700Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190675001530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67——$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats919719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540—37757417
Standard Cabin Seats812619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303——$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—No—
Min Crew2412
Crew RestNoOptional——
Jump SeatNoYes——
Total Seats1016821
Galley LocationFWDFWD——
Max Cabin Seats919719
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3—9—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—No—
Standard Cabin Seats812619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230—24000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——6600—
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700PT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 10—ISA + 28—
Thrust (lbs)411918250——
No. of Engines2221
Horsepower——8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5109.947.3—
Wingspan (ft)56.310347.1—
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.26.1—
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.255.8—
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.914.9—
Overall Height (ft)17.225.413.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—3.5—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1019535.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———775