Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation X+ vs Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
The Cessna Citation X+ and the Embraer Praetor 600 are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Praetor 600 flies farther (4,018 vs 3,460 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 466 kt); the Embraer Praetor 600 has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Praetor 600 reaches more nonstop (501 versus 430). On a route like White Plains – Olbia (SS) (3,613 nm), only the Embraer Praetor 600 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
558nm
13.9% · Praetor 600 ahead
Cruise speed
62kt
11.7% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.0% · Praetor 600 ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
430 / 501
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation X+ | Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km) | 4,018 nm (7,441.3 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) | 42,858 lb (19,440 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 | 7,528 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
White Plains – Olbia (SS) — 3,613 nm. Only the Embraer Praetor 600 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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