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Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 7–9 passengers (up to around 12 in high‑density layouts) and offers roughly 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range depending on payload, reserves, and conditions. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it commonly seats about 16–19 passengers and has an approximate range on the order of 400–500 nautical miles, varying strongly with fuel tanks and mission profile. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter designed for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate/utility roles; it generally carries about 6–8 passengers and has a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter used heavily in offshore transport and SAR; it commonly carries about 19 passengers (higher in some configurations) with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles, again dependent on tanks, payload, and reserves.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats102121
ManufacturerCessna CitationLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats81919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats102121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats91919
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500040004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.557.8
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.5
Cabin Height (ft)5.7
Cabin Length (ft)18.5
Overall Height (ft)17.216.617.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775