Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation X+ vs Gulfstream G200
Summary
The Cessna Citation X+ and the Gulfstream G200 are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation X+ flies farther (3,460 vs 3,400 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ carries more (12 vs 10 pax); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 470 kt). Both reach 430 of 1038 benchmark city pairs nonstop.
Key differences
Range
60nm
1.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Cruise speed
58kt
11.0% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.5ft
8.1% · G200 ahead
Max passengers
2
16.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Nonstop reach
430 / 430
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation X+ | G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km)✓ | 3,400 nm (6,296.8 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 528 kt (977.9 km/h)✓ | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 36,600 lb (16,601.5 kg) | 35,450 lb (16,079.8 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 12 count✓ | 10 count |
| Cabin length | 25.2 ft (7.68 m)✓ | 24.5 ft (7.47 m) |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) | 6.2 ft (1.91 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 5.5 ft (1.68 m) | 7.2 ft (2.19 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 82 cuft (2.32 m3) | 150 cuft (4.25 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 6,040 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
London – Morristown — 3,028 nm. Both aircraft can fly this nonstop (estimate).
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