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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G280 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 are long-range super‑midsize business jets, with the Longitude offering about 3,500 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 8–12 passengers, while the G280 is faster and longer-legged at roughly 3,600 nautical miles and commonly configured for about 8–10. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and rough/short-field access, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6–10. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-haul, cargo, and remote operations; it has roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range and generally carries about 9–14 passengers depending on layout. The Leonardo AW139 is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, EMS, and VIP missions; it trades speed and range for vertical access, typically offering about 500–600 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 8–15 depending on configuration.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Grand Caravan EXGulfstream G280AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 3.15$ 6.57$ 11.69$ 3.71
Min Crew21221
Total Seats101010176
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessnaGulfstreamLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameLongitudeGrand Caravan EXG280AW139PC-24
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350096436005732076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.39$ 0.82$ 0.69$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1012101510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats888156
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 614$ 3,168$ 1,929$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G1000 NXiGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481195481165440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$2,695,000$24,900,000 $15,900,000 $11,800,000
Flight RulesVFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)33321555047016680
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101010176
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212101510
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.7Un-Pressurized9.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats888156
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002500023500
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPT6A-140HTF7250GPT6C-67CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 24ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)766576243435
No. of Engines21222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Horsepower8671679
Fuel Capacity (gal)335414
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.241.666.954.752.2
Wingspan (ft)68.952.16355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.46.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)64.56.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.216.825.923
Overall Height (ft)19.415.121.416.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.15.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1123215490
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)120