Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet suited to shorter missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000+ nautical miles of range. Stepping up, the Embraer Praetor 500 and Cessna Citation Latitude sit in the midsize category; both generally accommodate around 8–10 passengers, with the Praetor 500 offering longer legs (about 3,300+ nm) versus the Latitude’s roughly 2,700+ nm. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet, usually 8–10 passengers, with about 3,000+ nm range and strong runway performance. The Embraer Praetor 600 and Cessna Citation Longitude are also super-midsize, typically around 9–12 passengers; the Praetor 600 reaches about 4,000+ nm, while the Longitude is around 3,500+ nm. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet, generally seating about 8–12 passengers, with about 3,300+ nm range, emphasizing cabin volume and short-field capability.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 490 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 100 | — | 100 | — | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 27 | 112 | 35 | 134 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — |