Cessna Citation X+ vs Gulfstream G280
The G280 flies further: 3,600 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+. The G280 has the bigger cabin: 888 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the G280.
Citation X+ or G280?
Which flies further, the Citation X+ or the G280?
The G280 flies further: 3,600 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the G280?
The G280 has the bigger cabin: 888 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the G280?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the G280.
Which seats more passengers?
The G280 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the G280?
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the G280 for about $13.4 million to $27 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $24.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
138 Citation X+ and 34 G280 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation X+ vs G280 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) | G280 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.935 (best) | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,250 ft | 4,750 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 3,330 ft | 2,373 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 9 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 4 |
| Cabin zones | Not published | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 538 cu ft | 888 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 120 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 19 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 7,000 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | 2 × Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 7,624 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 36,600 lb | 39,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 12,931 lb | 14,620 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 2012 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $23.7M (2015) | $24.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $7M to $13M | $13.4M to $27M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,021 | $9,009 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 138 aircraft (best) | 34 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 138 in the US
US operators: Jet Excellence, Baker Aviation, Charter Airlines
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G280
- Seats
- 8 to 9 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Cabin
- 888 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 34 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Solairus Aviation
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation X+ or the G280?+
The G280 flies further: 3,600 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the G280?+
The G280 has the bigger cabin: 888 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the G280?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the G280.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G280 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the G280?+
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the G280 for about $13.4 million to $27 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $24.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
138 Citation X+ and 34 G280 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 750 Citation X occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation X+ ownership and operating costs (fuel price Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via AviationPros: Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record (Oct 2014)
- NTSB final report ERA24FA338, Cessna 750 N750GB, Jamestown NY (Aug 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna Citation X+ business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- Australian Aviation: Citation X+ certified (Jun 2014)
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation X (X+ range quoted at Mach 0.82 cruise, FL450)
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AIN: Accidents, April 2012 (Citation X, Egelsbach, 1 March 2012)
- Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Final report No. 1827, Cessna 750 N999CX (Dec 2004)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0225 (2004)
- Aircraft.com listing, 2007 Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0267
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-0525 (2016)
- AircraftExchange listing, 2018 Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-528
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0042 (1998)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation X+ (Mar 2020)
- Bombardier: Global 8000 entry into service (Dec 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via Airframer: Cessna Citation X+ receives FAA certification (Jun 2014)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- Magellan Jets: 5 things you didn't know about the Citation X (sustained cruise of Mach 0.92)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
- Flightline Weekly: Gulfstream G280 program completes 300th delivery (Jun 2025): up to 10 passengers, four-place conference table, 19 Gulfstream Large Oval Windows, high-speed Ka-band satellite system, steep-approach capability, FAA Stage 5
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 occurrences (Oct 2026): 5 listed from 2017 to 2024, none fatal
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G280 overview, 2011 to present (Oct 2020): cabin volume 888 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G300 specifications (Oct 2026); gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g280 now redirects here: 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80, cabin 27 ft 7 in long, cabin altitude 4,800 ft at 41,000 ft, Harmony flight deck, HTF7250G engines
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 factsheet (Apr 2024): range 3,200 nm at M 0.80 with 8 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; cabin 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in tall; takeoff 4,835 ft; HTF7350 at 7,323 lbf
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.348, Gulfstream G280, Issue 06 (May 2025): holder Gulfstream Aerospace LP, manufactured by IAI under licence; Note 1, redesignated from G250 to G280
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 12 for sale, asking $13.4 million to $27 million, model years 2013 to 2023
- General Dynamics: Gulfstream G280 operates challenging European airports (May 2017): FAA and EASA steep approach authorisation, recently approved for London City, flew Lugano, Samedan, Sion and Saanen-Gstaad
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $1,801,810 a year at 200 hours, $9,009 an hour
- Gulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): cabin altitude 7,000 ft at FL450 and 6,000 ft at FL410
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 specifications (Oct 2026): high-speed cruise 482 ktas; Jetcraft and Business Jet Traveler also give 482 kts
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G280
- Guardian Jet: 2020 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2190, N280RG, specification (Oct 2022): nine passengers, 4-place club forward, 3-place divan opposite a 2-place club aft, forward galley with coffee maker, high-temp oven and chiller, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream unveils new G300 super midsize bizjet (Sep 2025): unveiled 30 September 2025 in Savannah, replaces the G280, certification targeted for early 2027
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2052, N330SP, specification (Nov 2022): ten passengers, 4-place club forward, 4-place conference group across from a 2-place divan aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, ATG 5000
- Pinnacle Aviation: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2033, N711VP, sales brochure (Jun 2025): 9 passengers, right-hand forward galley with sink, enclosed aft lavatory, Gogo ATG-5000 Wi-Fi
- AIN: Gulfstream G280 goes steep at London City Airport (Nov 2016): FAA and CAAI certified the G280 for 5.5 degree steep approaches
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $769,160 a year, variable $5,238 an hour, 297 gal/h, $1,816,760 a year at 200 hours
- Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, Gulfstream G280 (Jan 2021): 3,600 nm at long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.80
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 specifications (Oct 2026): baggage 106 cu ft, MTOW 40,600 lb
- AIN: Gulfstream's new G300 takes to the skies (Dec 2025): first flight 5 December 2025 from Ben Gurion, built in Israel by IAI
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G280 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): maiden flight 11 December 2009, Israeli certification December 2011 (provisional), FAA certification 2012, originally named G250
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N610DP, Fulton County Executive, 18 November 2024: veered off runway 26 on landing, no damage listed, FAA investigating; unofficial sources
- NTSB via Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N621WK, Boeing Field, 20 September 2024, NTSB WPR24LA318: right wing struck a parked Cessna 172S while taxiing; probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain clearance
- AIN: Gulfstream delivers milestone G280 (Jun 2025): the first was handed over in 2012; 300th delivery in June 2025
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G280 (Aug 2021): 120 cu ft baggage compartment accessible in flight up to 40,000 ft
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