Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
All six are midsize to super‑midsize business jets. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet, typically seating about 8–9 passengers, with roughly 2,100‑nm range, making it best for shorter regional missions. The Citation Latitude is a larger midsize jet with a roomier cabin, usually 8–9 passengers, and about 2,700‑nm range. The Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super‑midsize class, commonly 8–9 passengers, and around 3,200‑nm range, adding more nonstop capability than the Latitude. Embraer’s Praetor 500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically 8–9 passengers, with about 3,300‑nm range, broadly comparable to (and often slightly beyond) the Sovereign+. The Praetor 600 is also super‑midsize but longer‑legged, usually 8–12 passengers depending on layout, with roughly 4,000‑nm range, pushing into transatlantic mission profiles. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, typically about 8–10 passengers, with around 3,600‑nm range, emphasizing speed, range, and a Gulfstream‑style cabin experience.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3138 | 1906 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 12790 | 7540 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 458 | 430 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 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 Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25230 | 25230 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 5907 | 4119 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1700 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 100 | 80 | 110 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 35 | 10 | 40 | 45 | 154 |