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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280

The Embraer Phenom 300E is the light jet in this group, best suited to shorter missions, typically offering roughly 1,900–2,000 nm range and seating commonly around 6–8 passengers in typical layouts. Moving up to the “super-midsize” class, the Embraer Praetor 500 and Gulfstream G280 target longer legs with more cabin volume; the Praetor 500 is generally around 3,300–3,400 nm with typical seating about 8–9, while the G280 is about 3,600 nm with typical seating around 8–10. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super-midsize, emphasizing comfortable transcontinental capability at roughly 3,500 nm and usually seats about 8–12 depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is the large-cabin entry here, trading a bit of range versus the longest-legged super-mids for a wider, bigger cabin; it’s typically around 3,300–3,400 nm and commonly accommodates about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-density options possible. Overall, Phenom 300E fits regional missions, while Praetor 500/G280/Longitude cover longer nonstop city pairs, and the 2000S prioritizes cabin size.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew22122
Total Seats101210910
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SPhenom 300EPraetor 500G280
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350035402,01033403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101010910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats810678
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIProdigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490464466481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)18250691415550
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22122
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10129910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12109910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.49.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats810778
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2540025300255602711025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CCanada PW535E1HTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70005000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)76657000336065407624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478757
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.451.264.666.9
Wingspan (ft)68.970.252.1670.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.75.16.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.966.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.217.220.625.9
Overall Height (ft)19.423.216.7521.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.33.64.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.114.817.417.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121341040154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110