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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically classed as a super-midsize/light-supe rmidsize business jet, optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental flying, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles and a practical passenger load commonly 7–9 (certified for more). The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet with longer legs than the XLS+, offering roughly 3,300 nautical miles and usually seating about 8–9 in typical executive layouts. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up within the super-midsize segment toward large-cabin capability, stretching range to about 4,000 nautical miles and commonly carrying 8–12 depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a true large-cabin, long-range trijet, designed for intercontinental missions, with range roughly 4,700–4,800 nautical miles and typical seating around 12–14 (with higher maximum configurations). In short, XLS+ prioritizes simplicity and short-to-mid reach, Praetor 500 and 600 emphasize longer super-midsize performance, and the 900LX leads in cabin size and long-range capability.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.57$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1016910
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameXLS+900LXPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906475033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.63$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats914912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754022450
Standard Cabin Seats81478
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,588$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430498466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$44,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1016910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats914912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81478
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTFE731-60HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)50005000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)4119500065407528
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.566.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)56.370.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.266
Cabin Length (ft)18.533.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)17.224.821.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.323.517.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101274045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264