Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are light business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP transport. In range, the jets generally travel much farther and faster: the Citation XLS+ is typically around 2,000 nautical miles class, and the PC-24 is roughly similar, often cited a bit higher depending on payload and reserves. The helicopters are shorter-range by comparison: the AW189 is commonly in the ~450–500 nautical mile class, while the larger S-92 is often cited around ~500+ nautical miles, varying with mission fit and fuel reserves. For passenger capacity, the Citation XLS+ is usually configured for about 8–9 passengers, and the PC-24 commonly seats about 8–10 in executive layouts (higher in commuter configurations). The AW189 typically carries about 16–19 passengers, and the S-92 usually carries about 19 passengers, with layouts varying by operator and mission.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Leonardo | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | AW189 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 651 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 155 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | — | 23500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 57.8 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | — | 55.8 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | — | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | — | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | — | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 16.6 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | 85 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | 90 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — | 775 |