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Cessna Citation Xls vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically classified as a super-midsize business jet, offering the shortest range of the three at roughly about 2,100 nautical miles and generally seating around 7 to 9 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Cessna Citation Latitude is positioned a step up in the midsize-to-super-midsize space, with a longer range of roughly about 2,700 nautical miles and a typical capacity around 8 to 9 passengers, benefiting from a wider cabin than the XLS+ for improved comfort on longer missions. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger “large-cabin” (super-midsize/large) jet, designed for longer missions and more space; it commonly offers around 4,000 nautical miles of range and is often configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, with more cabin volume and baggage capability than either Citation. In general, the XLS+ emphasizes simplicity and shorter-to-medium trips, the Latitude balances cabin comfort with transcontinental capability, and the Falcon 2000LXS targets longer range and a more spacious large-cabin experience.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.34$ 6.38
Min Crew222
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitudeXLS+2000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273119064155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats9910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394754018250
Standard Cabin Seats8810
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,303$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458430490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$15,500,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW545CPW308C
TBO (hrs)600050007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590741197000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.566.4
Wingspan (ft)72.356.370.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.818.526.2
Overall Height (ft)20.917.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.317.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2710131
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024