Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls
The Citation M2 and CJ3+ are light jets aimed at short-to-mid missions; the M2 typically seats about 4–6 passengers with roughly 1,550 nm range, while the CJ3+ usually carries about 6–8 with around 2,000+ nm range. The CJ4 is still in the light-jet family but stretches capability, commonly seating 8–10 and flying about 2,100+ nm. The Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize segment, generally configured for 7–9 passengers with about 2,100+ nm range, balancing cabin comfort and operating economics. The Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet, typically 8–12 passengers with about 3,200 nm range, optimized for longer legs and higher-speed cruise. The Latitude is also super-midsize with a wider cabin; it commonly seats 8–12 and offers roughly 2,700 nm range. The Longitude is a large-cabin/super-midsize flagship step-up, usually 8–12 passengers with about 3,500 nm range. The Citation Hemisphere was conceived as a large-cabin long-range concept (around 4,500 nm and roughly 9–12 passengers), though it was canceled before entry into service.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.34 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 3.45 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Hemisphere | Latitude | Longitude | M2 | Sovereign + | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 4500 | 2731 | 3500 | 1400 | 3138 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | — | 12394 | — | 3810 | 12790 | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,200 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell SmartView | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 504 | 458 | 481 | 404 | 458 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $35,000,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $5,150,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | — | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | — | 26800 | 25400 | 22027 | 25230 | 25230 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5000 | 5,950 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | Silvercrest | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW306D | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 6000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 10000 | 5907 | 7665 | 1965 | 5907 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | — | 1114 | 1478 | 516 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | — | 1700 | — | 492 | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | — | 62 | 73.2 | 42.6 | 63.5 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | — | 72.3 | 68.9 | 47.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | — | 21.8 | 25.2 | 11 | 25.3 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | — | 20.9 | 19.4 | 14 | 20.4 | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 8.8 | 17.4 | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | — | 100 | — | 46 | 100 | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | — | 27 | 112 | — | 35 | 10 |