Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation XLS+ vs Embraer Praetor 500
Summary
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and the Embraer Praetor 500 are two midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Praetor 500 flies farther (3,340 vs 2,100 nm); the Embraer Praetor 500 is faster (466 vs 441 kt); the Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Praetor 500 reaches more nonstop (425 versus 296). On a route like Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Dubai (3,004 nm), only the Embraer Praetor 500 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
1,240nm
37.1% · Praetor 500 ahead
Cruise speed
25kt
5.4% · Praetor 500 ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.0% · Praetor 500 ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
296 / 425
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation XLS+ | Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,100 nm (3,889.2 km) | 3,340 nm (6,185.7 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 441 kt (816.7 km/h) | 466 kt (863 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 20,200 lb (9,162.6 kg) | 37,567 lb (17,040.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count✓ | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 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 | 90 cuft (2.55 m3) | 150 cuft (4.25 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C | Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 4,119 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
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Dubai — 3,004 nm. Only the Embraer Praetor 500 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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