Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically seating about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,200 nm, suited to shorter regional missions. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with about 8–9 passengers and roughly 2,700 nm range, offering a larger cabin and better coast-to-coast capability. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super-midsize class, commonly 8–10 passengers, with about 3,000–3,200 nm range and strong runway performance. The Gulfstream G280 is also super-midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, and stretches range to about 3,600–3,900 nm for longer nonstop city pairs. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a large-cabin super-midsize, typically 8–12 passengers, with about 3,500 nm range and a more spacious, quieter cabin than Latitude/Sovereign+. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet, often 8–12 passengers, with roughly 3,200–3,400 nm range, emphasizing cabin width and short-field capability.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | 2000S | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 3540 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 18250 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 7000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 100 | — | 100 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 27 | 112 | 35 | 134 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | — |