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

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically positioned in the super-midsize category. The Longitude offers transcontinental range of about 3,500 nautical miles and is commonly configured for around 8–12 passengers. The Praetor 600 is also super-midsize, with slightly longer published range around 4,000 nautical miles and typical seating in the 8–12 passenger band, often emphasizing long-range super-midsize missions. The Gulfstream G280 is generally considered a super-midsize to “large-cabin” crossover, with range in the roughly 3,600 nautical mile class and typical capacity around 8–10 passengers in a more spacious cabin layout than most super-midsize jets. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, stepping up in both cabin volume and mission capability, with advertised range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical configurations around 12–16 passengers, depending on layout and amenities.