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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+Embraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 5.34$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10111091010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +XLS+Praetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131381906334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.67$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats912991210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1239412790754015550
Standard Cabin Seats898788
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 2,303$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458430466542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$15,500,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10111091010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912991210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.39.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats898788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025230271102714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950580058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DPW545CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)600060005000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 10ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)590759074119654075287624
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)170017001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.552.564.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)72.372.456.370.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.7Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.56.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)65.75.7666.3
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.318.520.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)20.920.417.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.93.94.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.414.317.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010080110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2735104045154