Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400
The Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G280 are typically grouped as “super-midsize” business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Gulfstream G400 sit in the “large-cabin” class, prioritizing cabin volume and payload over smaller-airport flexibility. In range, the Praetor 600 and Longitude are broadly in the mid‑3,000 to mid‑4,000 nautical mile bracket, suitable for many transcontinental missions; the G280 is generally at the higher end of this super‑midsize range, enabling longer city pairs. The Falcon 2000S offers large-cabin comfort with a range commonly around the mid‑3,000 nautical miles, while the newer G400 targets true large-cabin, longer-range missions, generally around the mid‑4,000 nautical miles. Typical passenger capacity follows cabin class: Longitude, Praetor 600, and G280 commonly seat about 8–10 in standard layouts, whereas the Falcon 2000S and G400 more often accommodate roughly 10–14 depending on configuration, with more space for zones and amenities.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| 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) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| 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 | — | — |