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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Longitude and Pilatus PC-24 sit in different business-aviation categories and are aimed at different mission profiles. The Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet designed primarily for longer nonstop trips at higher cruise speeds and with a more traditional executive-cabin focus. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a strong emphasis on versatility, including the ability to operate from shorter runways and, in many cases, less-prepared surfaces, making it well suited to reaching smaller or more remote airports. In range, the Longitude generally offers a longer nonstop capability, roughly in the 3,500–3,700 nautical mile class, while the PC-24 is typically around the 2,000–2,400 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Longitude commonly seats about 8 to 12 passengers in typical corporate layouts, whereas the PC-24 is often configured for about 6 to 10 passengers, with maximum seating possible in higher-density arrangements but less common for executive use.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameLongitudePC-24
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats106
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1210
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2540023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHTF7700LFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)76653435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.252.2
Wingspan (ft)68.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.223
Overall Height (ft)19.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11290