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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.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew122222
Total Seats91010111210
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameCJ4LatitudeLongitudeSovereign +2000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)217027313500313835403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats8910121010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)691412394127901825015550
Standard Cabin Seats7889108
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440458481458490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew122222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats91010111210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats8912121010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.79.79.39.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats7889108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240052680025400252302530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-4APW306D1HTF7700LPW306DPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)50006000On-Condition60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)362159077665590770007624
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)75711141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)87017001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.46273.263.566.466.9
Wingspan (ft)5072.368.972.470.263
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.86.46.45.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)4.8665.76.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)17.221.825.225.326.225.9
Overall Height (ft)15.520.919.420.423.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.14.44.13.96.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.815.916.517.417.117.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)72711235134154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024