Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
By category, the Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically grouped as super-midsize business jets, while the Gulfstream G280 is also widely viewed as a super-midsize (often positioned at the top of the segment), and the Dassault Falcon 2000S is generally considered a larger “large-cabin/light-large” jet. On range, the Praetor 600 and G280 lead this group, both commonly cited around the mid‑3,000 to ~4,000 nautical mile class depending on reserves and payload assumptions. The Citation Longitude sits slightly behind them, generally in the mid‑3,000 nautical mile range. The Falcon 2000S is usually the shortest-legged of the four, typically around the low‑3,000 nautical mile class, though it offers strong runway performance for its size. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for roughly 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Falcon 2000S often accommodates the most in a comfortable large-cabin arrangement, while the Longitude, Praetor 600, and G280 commonly seat about 8 to 10 with optional higher-density layouts.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | 15550 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 134 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — |