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Beechcraft Kingair 350er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, typically considered an advanced utility/business aircraft rather than a light jet. It generally offers the longest range of the three, around 1,800 nautical miles in typical long‑range configurations, and it usually accommodates about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior layout, with strong short‑field and unimproved‑runway capability compared with the jets. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet. It commonly provides a range of roughly 2,000 nautical miles and is typically configured for about 6 to 9 passengers, often emphasizing efficient operation and access to shorter runways than many larger jets, though usually not as rugged as the turboprop. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is also a light jet but sits at the top of the CJ line among these two, offering more cabin volume and payload capability. Its range is typically around 2,100 to 2,200 nautical miles, and seating is commonly about 8 to 10 passengers, making it the most spacious and usually the fastest option of the three.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37
Min Crew11
Total Seats99
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18982170
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats88
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55306914
Standard Cabin Seats77
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats99
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats88
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.99
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats77
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2358624005
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4A
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11
Thrust (lbs)28203621
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757
Fuel Capacity (gal)703870
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.4
Wingspan (ft)5350
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.2
Overall Height (ft)15.215.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6570
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7