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Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for fast, efficient point-to-point travel between regional and transcontinental city pairs. It typically carries about 7 to 9 passengers in a pressurized cabin, and its range is roughly around 2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft that sits between light jets and midsize jets in mission profile, often valued for strong cruise efficiency and short-field flexibility. It commonly seats about 7 to 9 passengers, with a range generally in the 1,500 to 1,800 nautical mile class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport where vertical lift and access to remote sites matter more than speed and altitude. Passenger capacity varies by configuration, but it is often in the 12 to 19 passenger range, with a typical range on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10821
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754037757417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9719
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats8619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.3
Wingspan (ft)56.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.9
Overall Height (ft)17.213.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775