Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280
The Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, best for short regional trips (roughly 1,100–1,200 nm) with about 4–7 passengers. The Phenom 300E steps up to the light-jet class, typically around 2,000 nm range and about 6–9 passengers. The Citation XLS+ is a light jet optimized for short-to-mid missions (about 1,700–2,100 nm) carrying roughly 7–9 passengers. Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with transcontinental-capable range (about 2,700 nm) and typically 7–9 passengers. Legacy 500 and Praetor 500 are midsize/super-midsize offerings; Legacy 500 is around 3,000+ nm while Praetor 500 extends to roughly 3,300+ nm, generally seating about 8–10. Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet with about 3,000 nm range and typically 8–9 passengers. Citation Longitude is a super-midsize with about 3,500+ nm range and about 8–12 passengers depending on layout. Gulfstream G280 is super-midsize with roughly 3,600–3,900 nm range and about 8–10 passengers. Citation Hemisphere (program canceled) was intended as a large-cabin jet around 4,500 nm with about 9–12 passengers.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.34 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.74 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Hemisphere | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Legacy 500 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | G280 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4500 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 1906 | 3153 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.63 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,200 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell SmartView | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 430 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,000,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $20,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 12394 | — | 12790 | 7540 | 14837 | 3451 | 6914 | — | 15550 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5000 | 5,950 | — | — | — | 6000 | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25230 | 27140 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Silvercrest | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 10000 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 4119 | 7036 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | 1441 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | 1963 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 68.1 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 24.1 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 21.3 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 100 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 74 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 27 | 112 | 35 | 10 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 154 |