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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600

All five are midsize-to-super-midsize business jets, but they span two clear bands. The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Legacy 500 sit in the midsize category, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, with transcontinental-capable range: the Latitude is around 2,700 nautical miles, while the Legacy 500 is roughly 3,100 nautical miles. Moving up, the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 600 are super-midsize jets, generally seating about 8–12 passengers; the Sovereign+ offers about 3,200 nautical miles of range, while the Praetor 600 extends farther at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, making it the longest-range aircraft in this group. The Embraer Legacy 650E is in the large-cabin category with a higher typical capacity of about 10–14 passengers and strong long-range capability around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, trading ultimate range parity with the Praetor 600 for a roomier cabin and more zones.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Legacy 500Embraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 8.41$ 6.74
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011101410
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +Legacy 500Legacy 650EPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27313138315339804018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.84$ 0.70$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats912121912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127901483722510
Standard Cabin Seats899128
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,141$ 3,860$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458481458542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$20,000,000$26,500,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1011101410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912121912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.78.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats899128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025230271402165027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95060005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DHTF7500EAE3007A2HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)60006000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)59075907703690207528
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)111414411901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700170019631963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.568.186.568.1
Wingspan (ft)72.372.466.569.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.56.86.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)65.7666
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.324.142.424.1
Overall Height (ft)20.920.421.222.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.94.75.24.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.421.330.321.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27354528645