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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

In category, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are typically positioned in the midsize/super-midsize crossover, emphasizing stand-up cabins and strong efficiency, while the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a classic super-midsize jet optimized for high-speed, long-range missions. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet by cabin class but is often treated as a “light/super-utility” business jet because it combines a relatively large cabin for its segment with unusual operational flexibility, including capability to operate from shorter or less-prepared runways. For range, the Praetor 500 generally leads this group, offering transcontinental capability with a comfortable margin. The Sovereign+ is close behind, also well suited to long U.S. missions. The Latitude typically provides slightly less range than the Sovereign+ and Praetor 500 but remains strong for most North American city pairs. The PC-24 usually has the shortest range of the four, though it remains competitive for regional and many coast-to-coast missions with appropriate payload planning. On passenger capacity, all can seat roughly six to nine passengers in typical executive layouts; the Latitude and Sovereign+ often accommodate eight to nine most comfortably, the Praetor 500 is similar, and the PC-24 commonly seats six to eight with flexible interior options.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats101196
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +Praetor 500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731313833402076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats912910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127906680
Standard Cabin Seats8976
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458466440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$16,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats101196
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8976
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800252302711023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)60006000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)5907590765403435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.564.652.2
Wingspan (ft)72.372.470.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.56.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.765.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.320.623
Overall Height (ft)20.920.421.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.94.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27354090