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 vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet space: the XLS+ typically offers about 3,400 km (1,800 nm) range and usually seats 7–9, while the Phenom 300E is faster and longer-legged for the class at roughly 3,650 km (1,970 nm) and commonly seats 6–8 (up to around 10 depending on layout). Stepping up to super-midsize, the Embraer Legacy 500 and Cessna Citation Latitude both target 8–10 passengers; the Legacy 500 is about 5,800 km (3,125 nm), while the Latitude is about 5,000 km (2,700 nm). In the midsize/super-midsize crossover, the Citation Sovereign+ typically carries 8–10 with about 5,900 km (3,200 nm). In the super-midsize segment, the Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 generally seat 8–10; the Longitude is around 6,500 km (3,500 nm) and the G280 about 6,700 km (3,600 nm). At the top end here, the Citation Hemisphere (as announced/marketed) is positioned as a long-range business jet for roughly 9–12 passengers with about 8,300 km (4,500 nm) range.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.34 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Hemisphere | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Legacy 500 | Phenom 300E | G280 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4500 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 1906 | 3153 | 2,010 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.63 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,200 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,758 | $ 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) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 430 | 481 | 464 | 481 |
| 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 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 12394 | — | 12790 | 7540 | 14837 | 6914 | 15550 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 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 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5000 | 5,950 | — | — | — | 6000 | — | 5800 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25230 | 27140 | 25560 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Silvercrest | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7500E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 10000 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 4119 | 7036 | 3360 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| 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 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 52.16 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 24.1 | 17.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 16.75 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 21.3 | 14.8 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 100 | 80 | 110 | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 27 | 112 | 35 | 10 | 45 | 10 | 154 |