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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 RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1086
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9710
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.399.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats866
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500036005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
No. of Engines222
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.352.2
Wingspan (ft)56.347.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat 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)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.290