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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500, and Embraer Praetor 600 all compete in the midsize to super‑midsize business jet space, but they emphasize different strengths. The Citation Latitude is typically positioned as a midsize jet focused on comfortable cabin volume and efficient regional-to-continental missions, with range generally around 2,700 nautical miles and seating commonly arranged for about 8 to 9 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible). The Praetor 500 is a super‑midsize jet, offering a step up in performance and capability, with a range around 3,340 nautical miles and typical seating for about 8 to 9 passengers. The Praetor 600 sits at the top of this trio as a larger, longer‑legged super‑midsize jet, reaching roughly 4,018 nautical miles and usually accommodating about 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. In short, Latitude is the efficient midsize option, Praetor 500 adds more range and capability, and Praetor 600 is the long‑range leader with the most mission flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats10910
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudePraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273133404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats9912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394
Standard Cabin Seats878
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats878
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002711027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)590765407528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6264.668.1
Wingspan (ft)72.370.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)666
Cabin Length (ft)21.820.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.921.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)274045