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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+Embraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.34$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1010106
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudeXLS+Praetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731190640182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats991210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239475406680
Standard Cabin Seats8886
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,303$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458430542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$15,500,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats991210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8886
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800252302714023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW545CHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)60005000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)5907411975283435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.568.152.2
Wingspan (ft)72.356.370.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.56.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.765.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.818.524.123
Overall Height (ft)20.917.22117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.94.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.321.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27104590