Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er
The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet, typically seating about 8 to 12 passengers, with an advertised range around 3,500 nautical miles, making it well suited for transcontinental U.S. missions and some shorter transatlantic pairings with favorable conditions. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet, usually configured for roughly 8 to 10 passengers, with a range near 4,000 nautical miles, offering more cabin volume and payload flexibility than the Longitude. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet, commonly arranged for about 12 to 16 passengers, and capable of roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental routes. The Gulfstream G650ER sits at the top end as an ultra-long-range flagship, typically carrying about 11 to 18 passengers with an advertised range near 7,500 nautical miles, designed for the longest nonstop city pairs and high-speed long-haul travel. In general, capability and cabin size progress from Longitude to 2000LXS to 8X to G650ER, with range increasing accordingly.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000LXS | 8X | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 4155 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 36900 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 29200 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | PW307D | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 6722 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 80.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 42.7 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 26.1 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 29.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 140 | 235 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1695 | — |