Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are airliner-based VIP jets in the large-cabin, long-range category, typically offering the greatest space and highest passenger potential. In VIP layouts they commonly seat roughly 19–50 passengers (and can be configured for more), with ranges generally around 6,000–7,000 nautical miles depending on variant and fit, enabling true intercontinental missions. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also an airliner-derived VIP aircraft, comparable in cabin volume to the BBJ/ACJ class, usually configured for about 19–40 passengers with a range around 4,600 nautical miles, making it strong for long, but not ultra-long, missions. The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the super-midsize/business-jet category, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers with roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range for transcontinental and some transatlantic operations. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, commonly 6–9 passengers, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and rough/short-field access, typically 6–10 passengers, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 15.74 | $ 5.23 | $ 11.68 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | BBJ MAX 8 | Longitude | Lineage 1000E | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 6555 | 3500 | 4640 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 71700 | — | 50043 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 7,396 | $ 2,500 | $ 5,827 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Epic | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 481 | 470 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $51,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 25400 | 23190 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | Yes | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | LEAP-1B | HTF7700L | CF34-10 E7-B | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 28000 | 7665 | 18500 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | 4184 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 129.7 | 73.2 | 119 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.9 | 68.9 | 94.2 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 11.6 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 98.4 | 25.2 | 76.6 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 40.3 | 19.4 | 34.7 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | 1200 | — | 120 | 74 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 4.1 | 8 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | 16.5 | 67.2 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | 323 | 10 | 90 |