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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500/600 are typically grouped as midsize to super‑midsize business jets, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough-field capability. In range, the Latitude and Praetor 500 sit in the similar midsize bracket, generally around the low‑to‑mid 2,000‑nautical‑mile class, suitable for many U.S. transcontinental missions with typical reserves. The Praetor 600 is the long‑legged option, stretching into roughly the 3,000‑nautical‑mile class, making longer nonstop city pairs more realistic. The PC‑24 generally offers less range than these midsize/super‑midsize jets, commonly around the ~2,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on load and conditions. For passenger capacity, all four are commonly configured for about 8 to 9 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum seating typically higher in the Latitude and Praetor family than in most PC‑24 configurations, though real‑world comfort and baggage needs often keep typical loads similar across the group.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats109106
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudePraetor 500Praetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731334040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats991210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123946680
Standard Cabin Seats8786
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458466542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats109106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats991210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800271102714023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7500EHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)5907654075283435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)6264.668.152.2
Wingspan (ft)72.370.570.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6665.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.820.624.123
Overall Height (ft)20.921.12117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.74.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.421.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27404590