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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.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats101291010
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000LXSPraetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35004155334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101091210
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats810788
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490466542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$35,100,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)1825015550
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats101291010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121091210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats810788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2540025300271102714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)580058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)76657000654075287624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.464.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)68.970.270.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)19.423.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.117.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121314045154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110