Head-to-head comparison
Cessna Citation Longitude vs Gulfstream G280
Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.
Dimension-by-dimension advantages
Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.
Max Range
Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 are comparable on max range (3,500 nm vs 3,600 nm).
Cruise Speed
Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 are comparable on cruise speed (476 kts vs 482 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 are comparable on takeoff distance (4,810 ft vs 4,750 ft).
Hourly Operating Cost
Gulfstream G280 has a shorter hourly operating cost ($5K vs $5K).
Acquisition Price
Gulfstream G280 has a shorter acquisition price ($14.5M vs $18.0M).
Passenger Capacity
Cessna Citation Longitude has a higher passenger capacity (12 pax vs 10 pax).
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Cessna Citation Longitude | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super-Midsize Jet | Super-Midsize Jet |
| Production | In production | In production |
| Max range | 3,500 nm | 3,600 nm |
| Max cruise speed | 476 kts | 482 kts |
| Max altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Takeoff distance | 4,810 ft | 4,750 ft |
| Landing distance | 3,160 ft | 2,820 ft |
| Max passengers | 12 | 10 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft | 26 ft |
| Cabin width | 7 ft | 7 ft |
| Stand-up cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed lavatory | Yes | Yes |
| Single-pilot certified | No | No |
| Hot & high capable | No | No |
| Fuel burn | 295 gph | 280 gph |
| Pre-owned price | $18.0M – $26.0M | $14.5M – $22.0M |
| Total cost/hr (400 hrs) | $5K | $5K |
| Fixed annual cost | $840K | $800K |
| 5-yr residual | 78% | 80% |
All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.
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