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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 3.88 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000LXS | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 4155 | 2,010 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 1,758 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 464 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| 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) | — | 18250 | 6914 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | — | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 25560 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 3360 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 51.2 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 52.16 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 16.75 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 14.8 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 10 | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | — | — | — |