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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G400 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Praetor 500 | G400 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3340 | 4200 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.86 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | — | 30650 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | — | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,779 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 466 | 539 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $16,995,000 | 34500000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | — | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | — | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 27110 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | 5800 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7500E | — | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | — | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 6540 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 64.6 | — | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 70.5 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.9 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 20.6 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 21.1 | — | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 110 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 40 | — | 90 |