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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude is typically positioned as a midsize business jet, offering transcontinental-style capability with a range around 2,700 nautical miles and seating commonly in the 8–9 passenger class, with configurations often accommodating up to about 9. The Embraer Phenom 300E is generally a light jet, optimized for speed and efficiency on shorter to medium missions, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles and typical seating for 6–8 passengers (often up to about 9 depending on layout). The Embraer Praetor 500 sits in the super-midsize category, extending capability beyond the Latitude with a range around 3,300 nautical miles and typical seating around 8–9 passengers, with higher-end cabin and connectivity features aimed at longer legs. The Pilatus PC-24 is commonly described as a “light jet” with unique rough-field and short-runway versatility, offering a range around 2,000 nautical miles and typical seating for 6–8 passengers, with flexible interiors that can be arranged for more.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew2121
Total Seats101096
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudePhenom 300EPraetor 500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27312,01033402076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats910910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239469146680
Standard Cabin Seats8676
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458464466440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2121
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.49.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8776
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800255602711023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1Canada PW535E1HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)60005000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)5907336065403435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6251.264.652.2
Wingspan (ft)72.352.1670.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.16.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)64.965.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.817.220.623
Overall Height (ft)20.916.7521.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.64.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.817.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10074110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27104090