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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Praetor 600 are super‑midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a larger, long‑range heavy jet with a true three‑engine layout and typically more cabin volume. In range, the Falcon 900LX generally leads, offering intercontinental capability around 4,700–4,800 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The Citation Longitude sits below that at roughly 3,500 nautical miles, aimed at transcontinental missions with comfortable margins. The Praetor 600 is in a similar bracket to the Longitude, typically around 3,300–3,400 nautical miles, and is often positioned as a high‑end super‑midsize with strong range for its class. For passenger capacity, all three commonly fly 8–12 passengers depending on layout, but the Falcon 900LX more often supports higher typical loads and more generous seating options, while the Longitude and Praetor 600 are frequently configured around 8–10 passengers for optimal comfort and baggage.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 7.57$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats101610
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameLongitude900LXPraetor 600
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350047504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.63$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats101412
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats8148
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,588$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481498542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$44,000,000$20,995,000
Useful Load (lbs)22450
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101610
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121412
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)766550007528
No. of Engines232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.468.1
Wingspan (ft)68.970.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.233.224.1
Overall Height (ft)19.424.821
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.523.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11212745
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110