Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,700 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental U.S. missions. The Cessna Citation Longitude steps up to the super-midsize category, generally seating about 8–12 passengers and offering roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range for longer nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range jet, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers with approximately 5,500 nautical miles of range, aimed at intercontinental flights and maximum cabin volume. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a large-cabin, long-range tri-jet, usually accommodating about 12–14 passengers with around 4,750 nautical miles of range, valued for runway and hot/high flexibility plus oceanic legs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unique rough/short-field capability, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers with about 2,000 nautical miles of range, optimized for regional missions and access to smaller airports.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Longitude | 6X | 900LX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3500 | 5500 | 4750 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | — | — | 22450 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 | 516 | 498 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25400 | 29200 | 25300 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW812D | TFE731-60 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7665 | 14000 | 5000 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 73.2 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 68.9 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.2 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 19.4 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 16.5 | 27.5 | 23.5 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 112 | 140 | 127 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | 1264 | — |