Aircraft comparison
Citation Latitude vs Praetor 500
Published figures for the Cessna Citation Latitude and the Embraer Praetor 500, side by side, with what to weigh beyond the numbers.
Side by side
Published figures
| Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Praetor 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,700 nm maximum | 3,340 nm (4 passengers) |
| Passengers | Up to 9 | Up to 9 |
| Speed | 446 ktas | Mach 0.83 maximum |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 | 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Cabin | 21 ft 9 in L × 72 in H × 77 in W | 24 ft L × 6 ft H × 6 ft 10 in W |
| Status | Current Textron Aviation model. | Current Embraer model. Embraer announced an updated 500E in February 2026, with deliveries expected from 2029. |
Figures as published by each model’s sources (see the model pages). Sources may use different conditions, such as passenger load and cruise speed, so small differences are not like-for-like.
Beyond the numbers
What to weigh
- Your longest regular route with realistic load, not the maximum published range.
- Cabin layout and floor plan of the specific aircraft, not just the type.
- New or pre-owned availability, and model succession for out-of-production types.
- Maintenance programme status, which can outweigh differences between types.
- Crew availability for each type in your region.
Notes
Citation Latitude
- A stand-up, flat-floor midsize cabin, widely used by fractional and charter fleets, so many aircraft have high utilisation.
- Compare hours and cycles, not just year of manufacture.
Praetor 500
- Long range for a midsize jet, able to cross the US non-stop.
- The earlier Legacy 450 shares the type; confirm the exact model.
Where to go from here
Next steps
Cessna Citation LatitudeCurrent Textron Aviation model.→Embraer Praetor 500Current Embraer model. Embraer announced an updated 500E in February 2026, with deliveries expected from 2029.→Aircraft AcquisitionAircraft selection, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, purchase negotiation and delivery.→Aircraft FinancingFinancing assessment, financial modelling, funding structures, lender evaluation and transaction closing.→Contact Adrian MihailoviciDiscuss your aircraft transaction directly, on WhatsApp or by request.→
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