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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.

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