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 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation M2 and CJ3+ are light jets suited to short-to-medium missions, typically carrying about 5–9 passengers, with the CJ3+ offering more range (around 2,000 nm) than the M2 (around 1,550 nm). The CJ4 is the largest of the CJ line, still in the light-jet category, usually 6–10 passengers, with roughly 2,000+ nm range. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet, commonly 7–9 passengers, optimized for shorter midsize missions at about 2,100 nm. The Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet, typically 8–12 passengers, with longer legs around 3,000 nm. The Citation Latitude is a large midsize/super-midsize cabin jet, usually 8–12 passengers, with about 2,700 nm range, while the Citation Longitude is a super-midsize/large-cabin jet, often 8–12 passengers, stretching to roughly 3,500 nm. The Citation Hemisphere (program cancelled) was planned as a large-cabin jet for about 9–12 passengers and roughly 4,500 nm range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop, typically 6–9 passengers, around 1,800 nm, while the PC-24 is a light jet with utility emphasis, about 6–10 passengers and roughly 2,000 nm.
| 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+ | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 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 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Hemisphere | Latitude | Longitude | M2 | Sovereign + | XLS+ | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 4500 | 2731 | 3500 | 1400 | 3138 | 1906 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | — | 12394 | — | 3810 | 12790 | 7540 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,200 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| 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 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 504 | 458 | 481 | 404 | 458 | 430 | 290 | 440 |
| 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 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 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 | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | — | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | — | 26800 | 25400 | 22027 | 25230 | 25230 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5000 | 5,950 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | Silvercrest | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW306D | PW545C | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 6000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 10000 | 5907 | 7665 | 1965 | 5907 | 4119 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | — | 1114 | 1478 | 516 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | — | 1700 | — | 492 | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | — | 62 | 73.2 | 42.6 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | — | 72.3 | 68.9 | 47.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | — | 21.8 | 25.2 | 11 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | — | 20.9 | 19.4 | 14 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | — | 15.9 | 16.5 | 8.8 | 17.4 | 14.3 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | — | 100 | — | 46 | 100 | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | — | 27 | 112 | — | 35 | 10 | 40 | 90 |