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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.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1012101012
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)35003540401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats1010121019
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)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Useful Load (lbs)—18250—1555030650
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—
Connectivity——Gogo 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——