Citation Latitude vs Hawker 900XP
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Latitude (introduced 2015) and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (introduced 2007) 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 cabin capacity, where the Citation Latitude carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Citation Latitude vs Hawker 900XP: the key differences
- The Hawker 900XP delivers 9% more range (Citation Latitude: 2,700 nm; Hawker 900XP: 2,930 nm).
- The Hawker 900XP delivers 2% more cruise speed (Citation Latitude: 440 kt; Hawker 900XP: 448 kt).
- The Citation Latitude delivers 13% more passenger capacity (Citation Latitude: 9 seats; Hawker 900XP: 8 seats).
- The Citation Latitude is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 2007 for the Hawker 900XP), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (30,650 lbs versus 28,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
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 Hawker 900XP when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Latitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Hawker 900XP 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 Hawker 900XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 900XP?
The Hawker 900XP has the longer published range — 2,930 nm versus 2,700 nm for the Citation Latitude.
Does the Citation Latitude or Hawker 900XP seat more passengers?
The Citation Latitude carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 900XP.
Which is faster, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 900XP?
The Hawker 900XP cruises faster, at 448 kt versus 440 kt for the Citation Latitude.
Which is newer, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 900XP?
The Citation Latitude is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 2007 for the Hawker 900XP.
Is the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 900XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft — 30,650 lbs versus 28,000 lbs for the Hawker 900XP.
Should I buy the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 900XP?
Choose the Hawker 900XP when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Latitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Hawker 900XP 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 Hawker 900XP?
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.