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

The Cessna Citation Latitude is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are generally categorized as large-cabin jets in the Falcon 2000 family. In range, the Latitude is usually cited around roughly 2,700 nautical miles, making it well suited for medium-length domestic and near-international missions. The Falcon 2000S is commonly quoted at about 3,350 nautical miles, offering a meaningful step up for longer city pairs. The Falcon 2000LXS is typically listed around roughly 4,000 nautical miles, providing the longest legs of the three and more flexibility for transcontinental U.S. missions and select transatlantic operations depending on payload, winds, and routing. For passenger capacity, all three are often arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, though they can be configured differently; the Falcon 2000 variants generally feel roomier because of their larger-cabin cross-section and are frequently set up to carry more passengers comfortably than a comparably configured Latitude.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew222
Total Seats101212
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitude2000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273141553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats91010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123941825018250
Standard Cabin Seats81010
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 3,073$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002530025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)600070007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590770007000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6266.466.4
Wingspan (ft)72.370.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.826.226.2
Overall Height (ft)20.923.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.46.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.117.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27131134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024