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 300e
The Cessna Citation Hemisphere is positioned as a super‑midsize jet, intended to bridge midsize and large‑cabin capability, with a projected long range (often cited around 4,500 nautical miles) and typical seating around 9–12 passengers, though the program’s status has been uncertain. The Citation Latitude is a super‑midsize aircraft with transcontinental range of roughly 2,700 nautical miles and typically seats about 8–9 in standard layouts (up to about 10). The Citation Longitude sits at the top of Cessna’s super‑midsize line, offering near large‑cabin comfort with about 3,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–12. The Citation Sovereign+ is a super‑midsize jet known for practical range around 3,200 nautical miles and usually seats 8–12. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and typically carries 7–9. Embraer’s Legacy 500 is a super‑midsize jet around 3,100 nautical miles and commonly seats 8–12. The Phenom 300E is a light jet, about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, typically 6–8 passengers.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.34 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Hemisphere | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Legacy 500 | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4500 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 1906 | 3153 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.63 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,200 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,758 |
| 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) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 430 | 481 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,000,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $20,000,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 12394 | — | 12790 | 7540 | 14837 | 6914 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 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 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5000 | 5,950 | — | — | — | 6000 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25230 | 27140 | 25560 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Silvercrest | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7500E | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 10000 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 4119 | 7036 | 3360 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | 1441 | 757 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 68.1 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 52.16 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 24.1 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 21.3 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 100 | 80 | 110 | 74 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 27 | 112 | 35 | 10 | 45 | 10 |