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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Cessna Citation Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500, and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in different business-jet categories. The Citation Latitude is typically considered a midsize jet, positioned for efficient regional-to-transcontinental trips with a published range of about 2,700 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 7–9, with maximum seating often cited up to 9. The Praetor 500 is generally classed as a super-midsize jet, offering longer legs than most midsize peers at roughly 3,340 nautical miles and commonly configured for about 8–9 passengers, with maximum seating often up to 9. The Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin (super heavy) business jet, emphasizing cabin volume and payload; its published range is about 4,000 nautical miles and typical configurations seat about 8–10 passengers, with higher-density layouts possible (commonly up to around 10). In practice, Latitude favors value and simplicity, Praetor 500 prioritizes range in a smaller footprint, and Falcon 2000LXS delivers the most cabin and the longest reach of the three.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.38$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats10129
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitude2000LXSPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273141553340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.80$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats9109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239418250
Standard Cabin Seats8107
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 3,073$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$35,100,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10129
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002530027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)590770006540
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6266.464.6
Wingspan (ft)72.370.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)21.826.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.923.221.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.46.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.117.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2713140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024