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Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient short-to-mid missions, typically offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for about 7–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatility and rougher or shorter runways, with a similar general mission profile but usually a bit less range (around 2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration) and typical seating around 6–8 passengers, though it can be arranged higher for commuter-style use. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet in a different class entirely, built for intercontinental flying with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical executive layouts around 13–19 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a large twin-engine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing aircraft; it trades speed and range for vertical lift and point-to-point access, generally offering a few hundred nautical miles of range (often around 500 nm with reserves, mission-dependent) and carrying about 12–19 passengers in typical transport configurations.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 5.34—$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1016621
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+G700PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190675002076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67—$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7540—66807417
Standard Cabin Seats812619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303—$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2412
Crew RestNoOptionalNo—
Jump SeatNoYesNo—
Total Seats1016621
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats9191019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3—9.3—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Optional Refreshment Center—
Standard Cabin Seats812619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230—23500—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelPW545CPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10—ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)4119182503435—
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Horsepower———2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5109.952.2—
Wingspan (ft)56.310355.8—
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.25.6—
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.255.1—
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.923—
Overall Height (ft)17.225.417.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—17—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1019590—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———775