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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 8.41$ 6.57$ 9.39
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10141014
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeLegacy 650EG280G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731398036007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.70$ 0.82$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats9191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)12394225101555049500
Standard Cabin Seats812812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 3,860$ 3,168$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458481516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$26,500,000$24,900,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatNoNoNoYes
Total Seats10141014
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9191019
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.78.49.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats812812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800216502500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1AE3007A2HTF7250GBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)59079020762416900
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6286.566.999.8
Wingspan (ft)72.369.56399.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.98.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.36.5
Cabin Length (ft)21.842.425.946.9
Overall Height (ft)20.922.221.425.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.45.25.46.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.930.317.732.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27286154235