Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs
The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are typically positioned in the midsize/super-midsize segment, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger “large-cabin” business jet with more cabin volume and payload flexibility. On range, the Latitude is generally the shortest-legged of the three (about 2,700 nautical miles), the Praetor 500 is longer-range for its class (about 3,300–3,400 nautical miles), and the Falcon 2000LXS offers transcontinental capability with a range around 4,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, all can be configured in the high-single to low-double digits, but their typical missions differ: the Latitude commonly seats about 8–9 in comfort (often marketed up to around 9), the Praetor 500 is similarly comfortable around 8–9 (often marketed up to around 9–10), and the Falcon 2000LXS generally supports larger, more spacious layouts, typically around 8–10 with some configurations marketed up to about 10–12.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 4155 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 18250 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 3,073 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 490 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $35,100,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25300 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW308C | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 66.4 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 26.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 23.2 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 131 | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — |