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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Embraer Praetor 500 flies about 640 nm further than the Cessna Citation Latitude (3,340 nm vs 2,700 nm).
- The Cessna Citation Latitude entered service in 2015; the Embraer Praetor 500 in 2019.
| Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Praetor 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Midsize jet | Midsize jet |
| Range | 2,700 nm (maximum) | 3,340 nm (maximum) |
| Speed | 446 ktas maximum cruise | 466 kt high-speed cruise |
| Passengers | Up to 9 | 7 to 9 |
| Cabin | 21 ft 9 in long, 6 ft 5 in wide, 6 ft 0 in high, flat floor | — |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 | 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| In service since | 2015 | 2019 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Cessna Citation Latitude
The Latitude offers a six-foot stand-up cabin with a flat floor at midsize operating costs. It is widely used by fractional and charter fleets, so pre-owned examples come to market regularly.
What to check before buying
Many pre-owned Latitudes come from high-utilisation fleets: compare hours and cycles against the model average, and check the engine programme.
Embraer Praetor 500
The Praetor 500 is a midsize jet with full fly-by-wire controls and a six-foot flat-floor cabin. Its range of over 3,300 nm is long for its class, and it was certified in 2019.
What to check before buying
Compare it with the earlier Legacy 450 and 500, which share the cabin: check Honeywell MSP coverage on the HTF7500E engines and confirm which avionics upgrades are installed.
Sources
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.