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Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for short-to-medium missions, typically offering roughly 1,700–2,100 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 7–9 passengers in a standard executive layout. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, best suited to short-range, flexible point-to-point missions, with range typically in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class (about 300–400 nm) and passenger capacity usually around 6–7 (plus crew), depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin-turboprop business aircraft, bridging turboprop efficiency with near-jet cruise performance; it generally carries about 7–9 passengers and offers around 1,500–1,800 nm of range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed for operation from shorter and more rugged runways than most jets, with typical seating around 6–10 and range commonly about 1,900–2,000+ nm, depending on payload and reserves.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34—$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1086
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameXLS+Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190615302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754037756680
Standard Cabin Seats866
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—No
Total Seats1086
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats9710
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.399.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats866
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500036005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)4119—3435
No. of Engines222
Horsepower—850—
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.352.2
Wingspan (ft)56.347.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.923
Overall Height (ft)17.213.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.290