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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000S | Legacy 500 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3540 | 3153 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 14837 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 7036 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | 1441 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 66.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 134 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 |