Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Cessna Citation Latitude is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, offering about 2,700 nautical miles of range and generally seating around 8 passengers in a standard configuration (often up to about 9). The Embraer Legacy 650E is commonly classified as a large-cabin jet, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and a typical layout around 13 passengers (often up to about 14). The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet with longer legs than most peers, at about 3,600 nautical miles, and usually accommodates about 8 to 10 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship class, reaching roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typically carrying about 14 to 16 passengers depending on cabin layout. In short, Latitude and G280 compete in the super-midsize space with the G280 emphasizing range, the Legacy 650E moves up in cabin size and passenger count for long missions, and the G650ER is the true intercontinental option for maximum range and cabin volume.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Legacy 650E | G280 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3980 | 3600 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 22510 | 15550 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 458 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 21650 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 9020 | 7624 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 86.5 | 66.9 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 69.5 | 63 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 42.4 | 25.9 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 30.3 | 17.7 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 286 | 154 | 235 |