Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 500 sit at the super-midsize/lower-large-cabin boundary, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with transcontinental capability; the Sovereign+ is commonly cited around the low‑3,000 nm range class, while the Praetor 500 is longer-legged at roughly 3,300+ nm. The Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 are firmly super-midsize, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers; both are known for strong range, with the G280 around 3,600+ nm and the Praetor 600 about 4,000+ nm. Stepping into large-cabin territory, the Cessna Citation Longitude and Dassault Falcon 2000S offer more cabin volume and typically 8–12 passengers. The Longitude is generally positioned near 3,500+ nm, while the Falcon 2000S is often cited around the low‑3,000 nm class, prioritizing runway performance and cabin comfort. Overall, Praetor 600 leads this group on range, Falcon 2000S and Longitude lead on true large-cabin feel, and Sovereign+ and Praetor 500 provide efficient step-up options.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | Sovereign + | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3138 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 458 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 12790 | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 35 | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 | 110 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |