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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 7x

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Dassault Falcon 7X sit in different business-jet categories. The Citation Latitude is typically considered a super-midsize jet, aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental missions with a balance of cabin comfort and operating cost. The Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet designed for intercontinental travel, more akin to the top tier of corporate and VIP transport. In range, the Latitude is generally suited to transcontinental U.S. flying and some shorter oceanic missions, with a published range around 2,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and configuration. The Falcon 7X is built for far longer missions, commonly published around 5,950 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop city pairs across the Atlantic and deep into transoceanic routes. Passenger capacity also reflects the category difference. The Latitude is commonly configured for about 8 to 9 passengers in typical executive layouts, while the Falcon 7X often seats around 12 to 14 passengers, with more flexibility for larger groups and longer-duration comfort.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 7X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 7.75
Min Crew22
Total Seats1017
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitude7X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27315950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239433600
Standard Cabin Seats814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 3,850
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$53,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1017
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats916
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.710.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9503900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW307A
TBO (hrs)60007200
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)59076402
No. of Engines23
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6276.7
Wingspan (ft)72.386
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.839.1
Overall Height (ft)20.925.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.46.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.926.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552