Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty, ACJ320neo, and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX sit in the VIP airliner category, offering the longest reach and the most cabin volume. ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX are typically used for true intercontinental missions at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, with cabin arrangements often carrying about 18–50 passengers depending on layout. The ACJ TwoTwenty is a slightly smaller “bizliner” optimized for comfort and space, generally around 5,600 nautical miles, and commonly configured for roughly 18–40 passengers. Cessna’s Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet, designed for transcontinental to near–transatlantic missions at about 3,500 nautical miles, typically seating around 8–12 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually 6–9 passengers, aimed at shorter regional missions with high efficiency. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with rough-field versatility, around 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically 6–10 passengers, emphasizing access to shorter and less-improved runways.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 5.23 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 8 | Longitude | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5650 | 6555 | 3500 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 71700 | — | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 2,500 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 481 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 35 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 25400 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | LEAP-1B | HTF7700L | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 28000 | 7665 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1478 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | 129.7 | 73.2 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 117.9 | 68.9 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 11.6 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | 6 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 98.4 | 25.2 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 40.3 | 19.4 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 1200 | — | 74 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 10.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | 16.5 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 112 | 10 | 90 |