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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are both super‑midsize business jets, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is typically classified as a light jet with “utility” capabilities, including robust short/rough-field performance. In range, the Praetor 500 generally leads this group at roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop city pairs than the Latitude, which is commonly quoted around 2,700–2,900 nautical miles. The PC‑24 usually sits between them at about 2,000–2,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Latitude and Praetor 500 are most often configured for about 8–9 passengers, with maximum seating around 9–10 in many layouts, while the PC‑24 commonly seats about 6–8 in executive configurations but can be arranged for more in commuter-style interiors. Overall, Latitude emphasizes a wide, comfortable cabin and strong operating economics, Praetor 500 emphasizes range and higher-end avionics/performance, and PC‑24 emphasizes mission flexibility and access to shorter runways.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats1096
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudePraetor 500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273133402076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats9910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123946680
Standard Cabin Seats876
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458466440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,000$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