Compare · both midsize jets
Learjet 60XR vs Citation Latitude
The Citation Latitude costs about $900 an hour more. Both work from the same fields, so the choice comes down to cabin and range.
| Class | Midsize · Midsize |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 · 9 |
| Range | 2,405 · 2,700 nm |
| Hourly | $4,500 · $5,400 |
Specification against specification
Published figures. The better of the two on each measure is marked.
| Measure | Learjet 60XR | Citation Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 7 | 9 |
| Range | 2,405 nm | 2,700 nm |
| Cruise | 456 kt | 446 kt |
| Cabin heightThe specification that most changes how a four-hour flight feels. | 5.7 ft | 6 ft |
| Cabin length | 17.7 ft | 21.9 ft |
| Runway neededShorter is better: it decides which fields are open to you. | 5,450 ft | 3,580 ft |
| WingspanSpan-limited fields refuse on this number alone. | 43.8 ft | 72.3 ft |
| Hourly rate | $4,500–5,700 | $5,400–6,700 |
On Teterboro to West Palm Beach — 902 nm, a route both can fly — the Learjet 60XR prices at about $13,000 and the Citation Latitude at $15,500: a difference of $2,700 for the same trip. Estimates, not offers.
Which one for your trip
A specification comparison answers which aircraft is better. It cannot answer which is available on your date, near your departure field, at a price worth paying — and that is usually what decides it. Ask, and a broker checks both with contracted operators.
Both aircraft in full
- Learjet 60XR specification, range and rate
- Citation Latitude specification, range and rate
Other comparisons
Reference
- The full fleet 25 aircraft
- All comparisons 62 pairs
- Why runway beats range