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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
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DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.38$ 7.57$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10111216910
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +2000LXS900LXPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131384155475033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats9121014912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127901825022450
Standard Cabin Seats89101478
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,073$ 3,588$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458490498466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$35,100,000$44,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
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Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10111216910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9121014912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.69.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89101478
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025300253002711027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DPW308CTFE731-60HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)6000600070005000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)590759077000500065407528
No. of Engines222322
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)170017001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.566.466.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)72.372.470.270.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.57.77.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.26.266
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.326.233.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.920.423.224.821.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.96.36.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417.123.517.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27351311274045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264