Heavy Jets compared
Cessna Citation X+ vs Gulfstream G500
Both are heavy jets. The Gulfstream G500 seats 5 more passengers (14 vs 9). The Gulfstream G500 flies 2,960 km (1,598 nm) farther: 9,260 km against 6,300 km. The Citation X+ cruises 30 km/h faster. The Gulfstream G500 has the taller cabin (1.91 m vs 1.75 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation X+ | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 14 (better) |
| Range | 6,300 km3,402 nm | 9,260 km5,000 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 971 km/h524 kt (better) | 941 km/h508 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft | 1.91 m6.3 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.90 m6.2 ft | 2.24 m7.3 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 8.40 m27.6 ft | 14.99 m49.2 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 175 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $6,800/hr (better) | $10,500/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation X+ if you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 30 km/h faster).
Pick the Gulfstream G500 if you need the extra 2,960 km (1,598 nm) of range, you are a group of 10 to 14, headroom matters (the cabin is 16 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 6.6 m longer).
The Citation X+ is estimated at $6,800/hr against $10,500/hr for the Gulfstream G500, about $3,700 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation X+ saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Gulfstream G500 can fly London (LTN) to Toronto (YYZ) nonstop, 5,694 km. The Citation X+ would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation X+ vs Gulfstream G500: common questions
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