Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation X+ vs Gulfstream G280
Summary
The Cessna Citation X+ and the Gulfstream G280 are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G280 flies farther (3,600 vs 3,460 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ carries more (12 vs 10 pax); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 482 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Gulfstream G280 reaches more nonstop (444 versus 430). On a route like Bedford – Sion (3,240 nm), only the Gulfstream G280 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
140nm
3.9% · G280 ahead
Cruise speed
46kt
8.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.5ft
8.1% · G280 ahead
Max passengers
2
16.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Nonstop reach
430 / 444
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation X+ | G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km) | 3,600 nm (6,667.2 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 528 kt (977.9 km/h)✓ | 482 kt (892.7 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) | 39,600 lb (17,962.2 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 12 count✓ | 10 count |
| Cabin length | 25.2 ft (7.68 m) | 25.2 ft (7.68 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) | 120 cuft (3.4 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 7,624 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
Bedford – Sion — 3,240 nm. Only the Gulfstream G280 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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