Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
All four are long-range business jets, but they span adjacent categories. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere is positioned as a “super‑midsize/large‑cabin” entry, aimed at intercontinental capability with an advertised range around 4,500 nautical miles and typically seating about 10–12 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits firmly in the super‑midsize class, offering roughly 4,000+ nautical miles of range and commonly accommodating about 8–12 passengers in a comfortable two‑zone cabin. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet with a substantially bigger, wider cabin than the super‑midsize entries; it targets about 5,500 nautical miles of range and is typically configured for around 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is also a large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft, designed to bridge Gulfstream’s large‑cabin family with range in the roughly 4,000+ nautical‑mile class, usually arranged for about 12 passengers, with higher-density layouts possible.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.34 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Hemisphere | 6X | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4500 | 5500 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.63 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,200 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5000 | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 27140 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Silvercrest | PW812D | HTF7500E | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 10000 | 14000 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 84.3 | 68.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 85.1 | 70.5 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.5 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.5 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 40.4 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 24.5 | 21 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 45 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — |