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Cessna Citation Xls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a fixed‑wing business jet optimized for fast, point‑to‑point travel between airports. It typically offers the longest range of the three and the highest cruise speed, making it best suited to regional or cross‑country trips with fewer stops. Passenger capacity is generally in the mid‑single digits to around nine, depending on interior layout. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on short‑range, flexible missions such as local transport, aerial work, and access to sites without runways. It has the shortest range and the smallest cabin of the group, usually carrying a pilot plus up to four passengers, with performance and payload more sensitive to heat, altitude, and fuel load than the others. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility operations. Its range is typically greater than the R66 but usually less than the XLS+, while passenger capacity is far higher, commonly configured for well over a dozen passengers.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1021
ManufacturerCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75407417
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats1021
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats919
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.5
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.5
Cabin Height (ft)5.7
Cabin Length (ft)18.5
Overall Height (ft)17.217.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775