Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation Longitude and Dassault Falcon 2000S sit in the super‑midsize to large‑cabin crossover space, typically offering the most cabin volume in this group. The Longitude is a super‑midsize with transatlantic-capable range in favorable conditions and usually seats about 8 to 12 passengers. The Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin twin with a similar typical passenger count (often 8 to 12) and a range generally in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super‑midsize jet with shorter range than the leaders here, commonly suited to missions around 3,000 nautical miles and typically configured for about 8 to 12. The Embraer Praetor 600 is an advanced super‑midsize evolution with extended range, often around 4,000 nautical miles, with seating commonly 8 to 12. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize with one of the strongest range profiles in the segment, roughly 3,600 to 4,000 nautical miles depending on assumptions, and typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000S | Legacy 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3540 | 3153 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 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 | 481 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 14837 | — | 15550 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 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 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6000 | 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 | 7036 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | 1441 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 66.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.2 | 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 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 134 | 45 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | 110 | — |