Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation X+ vs Embraer Legacy 500
Summary
The Cessna Citation X+ and the Embraer Legacy 500 are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation X+ flies farther (3,460 vs 3,125 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 466 kt); the Embraer Legacy 500 has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation X+ reaches more nonstop (430 versus 389). On a route like London – Morristown (3,028 nm), only the Cessna Citation X+ makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
335nm
9.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Cruise speed
62kt
11.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.0% · Legacy 500 ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
430 / 389
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation X+ | Legacy 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km)✓ | 3,125 nm (5,787.5 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 528 kt (977.9 km/h)✓ | 466 kt (863 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 36,600 lb (16,601.5 kg) | 38,360 lb (17,399.8 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 12 count |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) | 6 ft (1.83 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 5.5 ft (1.68 m) | 6.8 ft (2.07 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 82 cuft (2.32 m3) | 155 cuft (4.39 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 7,036 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
London – Morristown — 3,028 nm. Only the Cessna Citation X+ makes this nonstop (estimate).
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