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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Longitude, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Gulfstream G280 are typically positioned as super-midsize (Longitude and G280) to large-cabin/midsize-plus (Falcon 2000S) business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is best described as a light jet with “super versatile” utility, including unimproved-runway capability. In range, the Falcon 2000S and Citation Longitude generally sit at the higher end of this group for nonstop mission flexibility, with the G280 close behind, while the PC-24 is shorter-legged than the others but still capable of many regional and some transcontinental missions depending on payload and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 2000S usually offers the most typical seating thanks to its larger cabin, followed by the Longitude and G280 in similar executive layouts, while the PC-24 commonly carries fewer in standard configurations, though it can be arranged to seat a competitive number for short sectors. Overall, Falcon 2000S emphasizes cabin and payload, Longitude balances cabin with range, G280 prioritizes speed/range efficiency, and PC-24 prioritizes access and operational flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1012106
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SG280PC-24
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3500354036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10101010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats81086
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)18250155506680
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1012106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12101010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats81086
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400253002500023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7665700076243435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.466.952.2
Wingspan (ft)68.970.26355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.225.923
Overall Height (ft)19.423.221.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.35.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.117.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213415490
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024