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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.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10121010
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3500354040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats10101210
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats81088
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)1825015550
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400253002714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7665700075287624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)68.970.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)19.423.22121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213445154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110