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Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a practical range around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, making it best suited to faster point‑to‑point regional and transcontinental missions. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter, generally configured for about 6–8 passengers with a range roughly in the 250–350 nautical mile class, favoring short-haul access to constrained landing sites. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane, usually seating 1–5 passengers (up to 6 including the pilot) with a range commonly around 1,300–1,500 nautical miles, balancing speed, economy, and shorter-runway flexibility. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large medium/heavy twin helicopter, often set up for about 18–19 passengers (higher in some layouts) with a range roughly 500–600 nautical miles, aimed at offshore transport and high-capacity utility missions.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754022007417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Total Seats10521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats9—19
Lavatory LocationAFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW545CPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)4119——
No. of Engines211
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.529.7—
Wingspan (ft)56.343.2—
Aisle Step (ft)0.7——
Cabin Width (ft)5.54.1—
Cabin Height (ft)5.74—
Cabin Length (ft)18.512.3—
Overall Height (ft)17.211.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80—140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775