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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super-midsize category, while the Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize jet and the Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet. In range, the Praetor 600 typically leads this group at about 4,000 nautical miles, followed closely by the Citation Longitude at roughly 3,500 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E is in a similar long-range band at around 3,900 nautical miles, though it emphasizes cabin volume over newer-generation efficiency. The Praetor 500 is shortest-legged here at about 3,300 nautical miles, still strong for midsize missions. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E generally carries the most, commonly arranged for about 13 passengers and often marketed up to 14, reflecting its larger-cabin layout. The Citation Longitude and Praetor 600 are typically configured around 8 to 12 passengers depending on cabin options, balancing range and comfort for transcontinental flights. The Praetor 500 usually seats about 7 to 9, optimized for midsize cabin missions with near super-midsize reach.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 8.41$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1014910
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLongitudeLegacy 650EPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3500398033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.70$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1019912
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats81278
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,860$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481458466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$26,500,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Useful Load (lbs)22510
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1014910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.78.49.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81278
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400216502711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LAE3007A2HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7665902065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)14781901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.286.564.668.1
Wingspan (ft)68.969.570.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.96.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)6666
Cabin Length (ft)25.242.420.624.1
Overall Height (ft)19.422.221.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.15.24.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.530.317.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1122864045
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110