AIR.ONE

Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin category, aimed at longer, higher‑comfort trips. The Longitude typically offers transcontinental range around 3,500 nm and is commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers. The Falcon 2000LXS is a larger‑cabin twin‑jet with similar long‑range capability (roughly mid‑3,000‑nm class) and usually seats about 8–10 in executive layouts, with more cabin volume. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, optimized for efficiency and shorter runways, with range around 2,000 nm and typical seating for 6–9. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop in the high‑performance/fast‑turboprop niche, generally offering roughly 1,500–1,700 nm range and seating commonly 6–7 (sometimes up to 9). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, prized for versatility and unimproved strips, with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range and typically 6–9 passengers (up to about 10). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “rough‑field” aspirations, around ~2,000 nm range, and generally 6–10 passengers depending on layout.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Phenom 300EPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 3.88$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew221111
Total Seats101210886
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameLongitude2000LXSPhenom 300EAvanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350041552,010153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.55$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010107910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats8106666
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 1,758$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIProdigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490464400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$35,100,000$9,650,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)18250691437756680
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10129886
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121097910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.495.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8107666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002530025560240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CCanada PW535E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70005000360050005000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7665700033603435
No. of Engines222212
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478757
Horsepower8501200
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.451.247.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)68.970.252.1647.153.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.75.16.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.95.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.217.214.916.923
Overall Height (ft)19.423.216.7513.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.33.63.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.114.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121311035.24090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74