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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.

SpecCessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+Embraer Legacy 500Embraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 6.34$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 5.34$ 6.74$ 3.88$ 6.57
Min Crew22222212
Total Seats1210101110101010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameHemisphereLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +XLS+Legacy 500Phenom 300EG280
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4500273135003138190631532,0103600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.67$ 0.84$ 0.55$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats13910129121010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats108898968
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,200$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 2,303$ 3,141$ 1,758$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504458481458430481464481
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)1239412790754014837691415550
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222212
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats121010111010910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1391212912910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats108898978
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50005,95060005800
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.39.39.79.49.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800254002523025230271402556025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelSilvercrestPW306D1HTF7700LPW306DPW545CHTF7500ECanada PW535E1HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition60005000On-Condition5000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)100005907766559074119703633607624
No. of Engines22222222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 10ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 17
Fuel Burn (lbph)111414781441757
Fuel Capacity (gal)170017001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.263.552.568.151.266.9
Wingspan (ft)72.368.972.456.366.552.1663
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.70.7Flat Floor0.30.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.45.55.56.85.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)665.75.764.96.3
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.225.318.524.117.225.9
Overall Height (ft)20.919.420.417.221.216.7521.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.13.93.94.73.65.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.414.321.314.817.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1001008011074
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711235104510154