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Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Airbus ACJ330neo is a long‑range widebody VIP airliner, typically used for head‑of‑state or large corporate groups; it offers intercontinental range on the order of roughly 9,000–10,000 nautical miles and can be configured for very high passenger counts (often dozens, and far more in airline-style layouts). The Airbus ACJ320neo is a narrowbody VIP airliner in the same category but smaller, generally offering about 6,000 nautical miles of range with typical VIP configurations in the few‑dozen passenger class. Among purpose‑built business jets, the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super‑midsize jet with roughly 3,200 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 8–12. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, around 2,000 nautical miles, commonly 6–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with about 4,000 nautical miles and usually 8–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, typically around 3,600–3,900 nautical miles with seating commonly 8–10.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ320 NeoCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 14.74$ 6.02$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew442122
Total Seats121211101010
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ320Sovereign +Phenom 300EPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000675031382,01040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.84$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats353512101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)288003250012790691415550
Standard Cabin Seats889688
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 6,926$ 2,699$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesGarmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470458464542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$96,000,000$19,730,000$9,650,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew442122
Total Seats10101191010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35351291210
Standard Cabin Seats889788
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.49.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230255602714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CFM LEAP-1A27PW306DCanada PW535E1HTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition60005000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)29000270005907336075287624
No. of Engines222222
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.311163.551.268.166.9
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.572.452.1670.563
Cabin Width (ft)12.112.15.55.16.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.45.74.966.3
Cabin Length (ft)9178.825.317.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)38.5838.5820.416.752121.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)77006710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)132494310074110
Aisle Step (ft)0.70.3Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.64.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.414.821.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)351045154