Heavy Jets compared
Cessna Citation X+ vs Embraer Legacy 600
Both are heavy jets. The Embraer Legacy 600 seats 4 more passengers (13 vs 9). The Citation X+ flies 380 km (205 nm) farther: 6,300 km against 5,920 km. The Citation X+ cruises 137 km/h faster. The Embraer Legacy 600 has the taller cabin (1.85 m vs 1.75 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation X+ | Embraer Legacy 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 13 (better) |
| Range | 6,300 km3,402 nm (better) | 5,920 km3,197 nm |
| Cruise speed | 971 km/h524 kt (better) | 834 km/h450 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft | 1.85 m6.1 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.90 m6.2 ft | 2.20 m7.2 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 8.40 m27.6 ft | 10.00 m32.8 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 250 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $6,800/hr (better) | $8,000/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation X+ if you need the extra 380 km (205 nm) of range and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 137 km/h faster).
Pick the Embraer Legacy 600 if you are a group of 10 to 13, headroom matters (the cabin is 10 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.6 m longer) and you want a wider cabin (30 cm more across).
The Citation X+ is estimated at $6,800/hr against $8,000/hr for the Embraer Legacy 600, about $1,200 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation X+ saves about 10 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation X+ can fly New York (TEB) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 5,419 km. The Embraer Legacy 600 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation X+ vs Embraer Legacy 600: common questions
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