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Embraer Legacy 450 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Embraer Legacy 450 and Cessna Citation Longitude are both super-midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S is typically considered a large-cabin jet. In range, the Legacy 450 sits in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, suitable for many transcontinental U.S. missions and some North Atlantic city pairs with favorable conditions. The Citation Longitude generally reaches farther, around the mid‑3,500‑nautical‑mile class, giving it a bit more flexibility for longer nonstop routes. The Falcon 2000S also falls in a similar mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile range bracket, but it differentiates itself more by cabin size and payload comfort than by raw range versus the Longitude. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 450 is commonly configured for about 7 to 9 passengers. The Longitude is often arranged for roughly 8 to 12, with a larger typical seating count than the Legacy 450. The Falcon 2000S usually carries about 8 to 10 in standard executive layouts, benefiting from a wider, more “large‑cabin” feel even when seating counts are similar.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 450
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.04
Min Crew222
Total Seats10129
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameLongitude2000SLegacy 450
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350035402973
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10109
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats8107
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 2,790
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000
Useful Load (lbs)1825012908
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10129
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)766570006540
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)14781404
Fuel Capacity (gal)1932
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.464.6
Wingspan (ft)68.970.266.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.220.6
Overall Height (ft)19.423.221.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.117.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213440
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110