Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional to transcontinental trips, offering roughly 2,100 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 7–9 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 a typical passenger load around 13–19 depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough-field capability, providing roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually carrying about 6–8 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop positioned below the jets in size and speed, built for owner-operators and shorter business or personal travel, with roughly 1,600 nautical miles of range and seating typically 5–6 passengers. In short, the G700 leads on range and cabin capacity, the XLS+ and PC-24 sit in the practical midsize/light-jet space with similar range but different mission flexibility, and the M600 SLS prioritizes simplicity and operating economy over jet-level speed and capacity.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | — | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | G700 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 7500 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | — | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | PW545C | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 18250 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 109.9 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 103 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.25 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 56.9 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 25.4 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 195 | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |