Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the super‑midsize category, typically accommodating about 8–12 passengers, and offers transcontinental capability with roughly a 3,500‑nautical‑mile range class. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super‑midsize, generally configured for about 8–12 passengers, and is the longer‑legged of Embraer’s pair at around the 4,000‑nautical‑mile range class. The Gulfstream G280, another super‑midsize jet, usually seats about 8–10 passengers and is also in the ~3,600‑nautical‑mile range class, competing closely with the Longitude and Praetor 600 on missions and cabin comfort. The Embraer Praetor 500 is positioned in the midsize/super‑midsize border, commonly carrying about 7–9 passengers, with a range around the 3,300‑nautical‑mile class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS steps up into the large‑cabin segment, typically arranged for about 8–12 passengers (often more depending on layout), with range in the ~4,000‑nautical‑mile class and a roomier, wide‑body cabin feel compared with the super‑midsize group.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 4155 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | 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 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 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 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 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 |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | 110 | — |