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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Citation XLS+ are midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S is typically considered a larger “super-midsize to large-cabin” option with a noticeably roomier cabin class. In range, the Latitude generally leads the XLS+, offering a longer typical mission profile and more flexibility for transcontinental legs, whereas the XLS+ is optimized for efficient medium-range trips and strong short-field performance. The Falcon 2000S usually provides the greatest overall range and payload capability of the three, supporting longer city pairs with more margin depending on configuration and conditions. For passenger capacity, the XLS+ commonly seats about 8–9 passengers in typical executive layouts, the Latitude about 8–10 with a bit more cabin comfort and stand-up-ish feel than the XLS+, and the Falcon 2000S often about 8–10 as well but with a larger cabin volume that can be configured more generously for comfort, amenities, or baggage on longer flights.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.34$ 6.63
Min Crew222
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitudeXLS+2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273119063540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats9910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394754018250
Standard Cabin Seats8810
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,303$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458430490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$15,500,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW545CPW308C
TBO (hrs)600050007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590741197000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.566.4
Wingspan (ft)72.356.370.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.818.526.2
Overall Height (ft)20.917.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.317.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2710134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024