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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000S | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3540 | 2,010 | 3340 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 464 | 466 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 6914 | — | 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 25560 | 27110 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 3360 | 6540 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | 757 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 134 | 10 | 40 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 110 | — |