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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, with an NBAA range around 3,500 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 500 is also super‑midsize, generally arranged for about 7–9 passengers, and offers roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles of range. Stepping up, the Embraer Praetor 600 remains in the super‑midsize class but is the longer‑legged of the two, commonly seating about 8–12 and reaching about 4,000+ nautical miles. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet as well, typically configured for about 8–10 passengers, with range around 3,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G400 moves into the large‑cabin category, usually accommodating about 10–16 passengers depending on layout, and is designed for significantly longer missions at roughly 4,200+ nautical miles. Overall, Longitude, Praetor 500/600, and G280 cluster in the super‑midsize segment with broadly similar capacities, while the G400 is the most spacious and generally the longest‑range option of the group.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22224
Total Seats109101012
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitudePraetor 500Praetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35003340401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats109121019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats8788
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481466542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Useful Load (lbs)1555030650
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1091010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1291210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400271102714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)580058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7665654075287624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.264.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)68.970.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)6666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)19.421.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1124045154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110