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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

The Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G500 all sit in the super-midsize to large-cabin spectrum, but they target slightly different missions. The Citation Longitude is commonly positioned as a super-midsize jet with a range of about 3,500 nautical miles, typically carrying 8 to 12 passengers in comfort depending on configuration. The Praetor 600 is also a super-midsize jet, emphasizing long legs for its class at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, and it similarly seats around 8 to 12 passengers, often optimized for a premium mid-capacity cabin. The Gulfstream G500 moves into the large-cabin, long-range category, offering greater space and a higher-end cabin experience, with a range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating in the 10 to 14 passenger range, again varying by layout. In general, Longitude competes on efficient super-midsize capability, Praetor 600 on extended super-midsize range, and G500 on larger-cabin comfort and longer nonstop reach.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitudePraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)350040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats101219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats8810
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)30650
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoYes
Total Seats101012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121219
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7665752815144
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.268.191.2
Wingspan (ft)68.970.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.224.141.5
Overall Height (ft)19.42125.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.521.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110