Cessna Citation VII vs Gulfstream G100

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

Representative planforms, drawn to shared scale.

Cessna Citation VII
54 ft × 56 ft ⭥ 17 ft
2× Turbofan Retractable Pressurized
Gulfstream G100
55 ft × 56 ft ⭥ 18 ft
2× Turbofan Retractable Pressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Cessna Citation VIIGulfstream G100
Stall speed 97 kt110 kt
Approach speed 126 kt118 kt
Cruise speed 476 kt470 kt
Range 1798 nm2790 nm
Service ceiling 51000 ft45000 ft
Rate of climb 4442 fpm3400 fpm
Fuel burn 251.0 gph207.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Cessna Citation VII Jet A
251.0 gph
Baseline
1,798 nm range 1.9 nm/gal 1,095 gal usable $1,506 fuel/hr 4h 21m endurance
Cessna Citation VII: 251.0 gph at cruise, 1,798 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 21 minute endurance, 1.9 nautical miles per gallon.
Gulfstream G100 Jet A
207.0 gph
Baseline
2,790 nm range 2.3 nm/gal 1,397 gal usable $1,242 fuel/hr 6h 44m endurance
Gulfstream G100: 207.0 gph at cruise, 2,790 nautical mile published range, 6 hour 44 minute endurance, 2.3 nautical miles per gallon.
Jet A range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Cessna Citation VII Jet A
$2,447 /hr
Baseline
Cessna Citation VII: $2,447 per flight hour — fuel $1,506, maintenance and reserve $941.
Gulfstream G100 Jet A
$3,176 /hr
Baseline
Gulfstream G100: $3,176 per flight hour — fuel $1,242, maintenance and reserve $1,934.
Cessna Citation VII Turbofan
$19,788 /yr Baseline
Cessna Citation VII: $19,788 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $17,288, annual inspection $2,500.
Gulfstream G100 Turbofan
$91,171 /yr Baseline
Gulfstream G100: $91,171 per year — insurance $38,671, hangar $50,000, annual inspection $2,500.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Cessna Citation VII Turbofan
15 / 15 seats cargo 1,095 gal / 1,095 gal fuel 1,394 lbs wet payload 8,730 lbs useful 23,000 lbs MTOW
Gulfstream G100 Turbofan
10 / 10 seats cargo 1,397 gal / 1,397 gal fuel 1,590 lbs wet payload 10,950 lbs useful 24,650 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

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