Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the midsize category, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers; the Latitude trades a roomy cabin for moderate range (roughly 2,700–2,900 nm), while the Praetor 500 offers similar capacity with longer legs (about 3,300–3,400 nm). The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 600 are “super-midsize,” usually arranged for about 8–10 passengers; the Sovereign+ is known for strong runway performance and a range around 3,200 nm, while the Praetor 600 generally stretches farther (about 3,900–4,000 nm). The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet with typical seating around 8–10 (often up to 12) and a range around 4,000 nm. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also large-cabin but with three-engine capability and longer range (about 4,700–4,800 nm), commonly configured for 10–12 passengers (sometimes more). Overall, range increases from Latitude to Praetor 500, then Sovereign+/Praetor 600, then Falcon 2000LXS, and peaks with the Falcon 900LX.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Sovereign + | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3138 | 4155 | 4750 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 12790 | 18250 | 22450 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,588 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 458 | 490 | 498 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed 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 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25230 | 25300 | 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 |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW308C | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 6000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 5907 | 7000 | 5000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1700 | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 35 | 131 | 127 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — | — |