Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically grouped in the midsize-to-super-midsize class, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ is generally considered a light-to-midsize “crossover,” and the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a strong utility profile. For range, the Praetor 600 is the longest-legged of the four (roughly 4,000 nm class), the Latitude follows (about 2,700 nm class), then the PC-24 (about 2,000 nm class), and the XLS+ is similar but often a bit shorter depending on reserves and payload (about 2,000–2,100 nm class). In passenger capacity, all can be configured for around 8 passengers in typical executive layouts, but the Latitude and Praetor 600 more commonly seat 8–10 with greater cabin volume and amenities. The XLS+ is often arranged for about 7–9. The PC-24 frequently seats 6–10, with flexibility favoring mixed passenger/cargo missions and operations into shorter or rougher fields.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | XLS+ | Praetor 600 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 1906 | 4018 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 7540 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 430 | 542 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $15,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25230 | 27140 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW545C | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 4119 | 7528 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 52.5 | 68.1 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 56.3 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 18.5 | 24.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 17.2 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 14.3 | 21.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 80 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 10 | 45 | 90 |