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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Legacy 500 are commonly positioned in the super-midsize category, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S is typically considered a larger, heavy/super-midsize crossover with a wider cabin and more “large-cabin” feel. For range, the Longitude generally leads among these three, offering true transcontinental capability and tending to edge the Falcon 2000S, while the Legacy 500 is usually shorter-legged than both and is better suited to mid-to-long missions rather than the longest nonstop city pairs. In passenger capacity, all can be configured for roughly eight to ten passengers in typical layouts, but the Falcon 2000S most often carries that load with more cabin volume and comfort, and it can be arranged to seat more depending on configuration. The Longitude and Legacy 500 usually top out around similar seating counts, with differences more about cabin arrangement and baggage volume than pure seat numbers.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats101210
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SLegacy 500
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350035403153
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats101012
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats8109
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$20,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)1825014837
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8109
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)766570007036
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)14781441
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.468.1
Wingspan (ft)68.970.266.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.224.1
Overall Height (ft)19.423.221.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213445
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110