Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Legacy 500 sit in the midsize category, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with ranges around 2,000–3,000 nautical miles, making them strong for transcontinental U.S. missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 pushes into the super-midsize class, still usually 7–9 passengers but with longer legs around 3,500–4,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also super-midsize, commonly 8–9 passengers, with roughly 3,000–3,200 nautical miles of range and good high-speed cruise. The Cessna Citation Longitude steps up to large-cabin, typically 8–12 passengers, and offers about 3,500 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet as well, generally seating 10–13 passengers with about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, usually 6–8 passengers, with roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, optimized for shorter, efficient trips.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 8.41 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | Legacy 500 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 3153 | 3980 | 2,010 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | — | 12790 | 14837 | 22510 | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,860 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Elite | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 464 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $20,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $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 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 27140 | 21650 | 25560 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | 6000 | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | HTF7500E | AE3007A2 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 7036 | 9020 | 3360 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1478 | — | 1441 | 1901 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | 1700 | 1963 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 68.1 | 86.5 | 51.2 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 66.5 | 69.5 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 24.1 | 42.4 | 17.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 21.2 | 22.2 | 16.75 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 30.3 | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 100 | 110 | — | 74 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 112 | 35 | 45 | 286 | 10 | 45 |