Citation Longitude vs Praetor 600
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Longitude (introduced 2019) and the Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 (introduced 2019) 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 Praetor 600 has the advantage. undefined
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Citation Longitude vs Praetor 600: the key differences
- The Praetor 600 delivers 15% more range (Citation Longitude: 3,500 nm; Praetor 600: 4,018 nm).
- The Citation Longitude delivers 2% more cruise speed (Citation Longitude: 476 kt; Praetor 600: 466 kt).
- The Citation Longitude and Praetor 600 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 12 seats.
- The Praetor 600 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (44,092 lbs versus 44,000 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 long-haul and transatlantic missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Citation Longitude 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 Praetor 600 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Longitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Longitude 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 Longitude vs Praetor 600: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Longitude or the Praetor 600?
The Praetor 600 has the longer published range — 4,018 nm versus 3,500 nm for the Citation Longitude.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the Praetor 600?
The Citation Longitude cruises faster, at 476 kt versus 466 kt for the Praetor 600.
Is the Citation Longitude or the Praetor 600 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Praetor 600 is the larger aircraft — 44,092 lbs versus 44,000 lbs for the Citation Longitude.
Should I buy the Citation Longitude or the Praetor 600?
Choose the Praetor 600 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Longitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Longitude 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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