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Beechcraft Kingair C90gtx vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev

The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a single‑pilot-capable turboprop in the business aircraft category, positioned for short-to-medium regional missions with strong short-field and lower-speed airport flexibility. It is expected to offer roughly a 1,500–1,600 nautical mile range depending on configuration, and typically seats about 6 to 9 passengers in an executive layout. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet designed for fast point-to-point travel between major business destinations. Its typical range is around 1,500 nautical miles, and it commonly carries about 4 to 6 passengers in standard club seating, with a practical maximum often listed near 7. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is also a light jet, competing closely with the M2 but often emphasizing cabin comfort and efficiency. Its typical range is about 1,170–1,200 nautical miles, and it usually seats 4 to 6 passengers, with capacity commonly quoted up to 7 depending on layout. Overall, the Denali trades jet speed for turboprop versatility, while the M2 generally leads in range among the two jets and the Phenom 100EV is slightly shorter-legged but highly refined.

SpecCessna Citation M2Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.84
Min Crew11
Total Seats87
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameM2Phenom 100EV
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14001,178
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.71
Max Cabin Seats77
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)38103451
Standard Cabin Seats65
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 1,152
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404406
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats76
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.58.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2202721280
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PW617F1-E
TBO (hrs)35003500
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 8
Thrust (lbs)19651730
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)516543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.642.1
Wingspan (ft)47.340.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)1111
Overall Height (ft)1414.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4660
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10