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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the midsize/super-midsize crossover space, while the Pilatus PC-24 is best viewed as a light jet with unique rough-field capability, and the Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range jet in a higher class altogether. For range, the PC-24 is typically around the 2,000-nautical-mile class, the Latitude around the 2,700–2,900 nm class, and the Praetor 500 around the 3,300–3,400 nm class, giving it the longest legs among those three. The G400 extends far beyond midsize territory, generally around the 4,000+ nm class, enabling substantially longer nonstop city pairs. In passenger capacity, the PC-24 commonly seats about 6–8 in typical executive layouts, the Latitude and Praetor 500 are often configured for roughly 7–9 passengers (sometimes more depending on layout), and the G400 typically accommodates about 10–14 passengers in standard long-range cabin arrangements, with more volume and comfort for extended missions.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G400Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats109126
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudePraetor 500G400PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731334042002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats991910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394306506680
Standard Cabin Seats876
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458466539440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,00034500000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats1096
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats876
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002711023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)590765403435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6264.652.2
Wingspan (ft)72.370.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)665.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.820.623
Overall Height (ft)20.921.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)274090