Citation Latitude vs Falcon 50EX
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Latitude (introduced 2015) and the Dassault Aviation Falcon 50EX (introduced 1996) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Falcon 50EX has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Citation Latitude vs Falcon 50EX: the key differences
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 19% more range (Citation Latitude: 2,700 nm; Falcon 50EX: 3,225 nm).
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 4% more cruise speed (Citation Latitude: 440 kt; Falcon 50EX: 459 kt).
- The Citation Latitude and Falcon 50EX are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 9 seats.
- The Citation Latitude is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1996 for the Falcon 50EX), a gap of 19 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (40,780 lbs versus 30,650 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Citation Latitude runs 2 engines against 3 on the Falcon 50EX — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Citation Latitude seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Falcon 50EX when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Latitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Falcon 50EX holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Citation Latitude vs Falcon 50EX: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Latitude or the Falcon 50EX?
The Falcon 50EX has the longer published range — 3,225 nm versus 2,700 nm for the Citation Latitude.
Which is faster, the Citation Latitude or the Falcon 50EX?
The Falcon 50EX cruises faster, at 459 kt versus 440 kt for the Citation Latitude.
Which is newer, the Citation Latitude or the Falcon 50EX?
The Citation Latitude is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1996 for the Falcon 50EX.
Is the Citation Latitude or the Falcon 50EX the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft — 40,780 lbs versus 30,650 lbs for the Citation Latitude.
Should I buy the Citation Latitude or the Falcon 50EX?
Choose the Falcon 50EX when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Latitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Falcon 50EX holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Citation Latitude vs Falcon 50EX?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.