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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280

The Cessna Citation Longitude, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, and Gulfstream G280 all sit in the long-range business jet space, but they occupy slightly different segments. The Citation Longitude is typically categorized as a super-midsize jet, aimed at efficient transcontinental missions with a published range around 3,500 nautical miles. It generally seats 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, balancing cabin comfort with lower operating complexity than larger-cabin aircraft. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet, usually quoted around 3,600 nautical miles of range, and commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, emphasizing high cruise performance and strong runway flexibility for its class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS steps up into the large-cabin category, offering a wider, more voluminous cabin and typically accommodating about 8 to 12 passengers, with a published range around 4,000 nautical miles. In short, the Longitude and G280 compete closely as super-midsize options, while the 2000LXS is the larger-cabin choice with more space and somewhat longer reach.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats101210
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000LXSG280
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350041553600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats8108
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$35,100,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)1825015550
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)766570007624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.466.9
Wingspan (ft)68.970.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.225.9
Overall Height (ft)19.423.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024