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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280

The Cessna Citation Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500, and Gulfstream G280 all sit in the midsize-to-super-midsize business jet space, but they emphasize different priorities. The Citation Latitude is generally positioned as a midsize jet aimed at efficiency and comfortable cabin volume for its class, with a typical range around 2,700 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 7 to 9 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Praetor 500 is a modern super-midsize offering, usually quoted near 3,300 nautical miles of range, and typically accommodates about 8 to 9 passengers, with strong transcontinental capability. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet and is often considered the range leader of this group, commonly listed around 3,600 nautical miles, with typical seating for about 8 to 10 passengers. In broad terms, Latitude focuses on value and cabin comfort in the midsize category, while Praetor 500 and G280 step up into super-midsize performance, with the G280 generally providing the longest legs and the Praetor 500 offering a newer-generation feature set and strong range.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats10910
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudePraetor 500G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273133403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats9910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1239415550
Standard Cabin Seats878
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458466481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats878
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002711025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)590765407624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6264.666.9
Wingspan (ft)72.370.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.3
Cabin Length (ft)21.820.625.9
Overall Height (ft)20.921.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2740154