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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets aimed at owner-operators and short-to-midrange missions; the CJ3+ typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, while the CJ4 is slightly larger, usually seating about 8 to 10 with around 2,000-plus nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is commonly positioned as a light-to-midsize jet with a roomier cabin than the CJ series, typically accommodating about 7 to 9 passengers and flying roughly 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles. Moving up, the Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet designed for longer legs and better high-altitude performance, generally seating about 8 to 12 with around 3,000 nautical miles of range. The Citation Latitude is a midsize jet emphasizing cabin comfort and stand-up feel, usually carrying about 8 to 10 passengers with roughly 2,700 nautical miles. The Citation Longitude sits in the super-midsize class, offering the largest cabin in this group, typically seating about 8 to 12 and reaching about 3,500 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 5.34
Min Crew112222
Total Seats9910101110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4LatitudeLongitudeSovereign +XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)189821702731350031381906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats88910129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5530691412394127907540
Standard Cabin Seats778898
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440458481458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew112222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats9910101110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats88912129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.999.79.79.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats778898
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)235862400526800254002523025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4APW306D1HTF7700LPW306DPW545C
TBO (hrs)500050006000On-Condition60005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)282036215907766559074119
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)62475711141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)70387017001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.46273.263.552.5
Wingspan (ft)535072.368.972.456.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4Flat FloorFlat Floor0.70.7
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.86.46.45.55.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.8665.75.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.221.825.225.318.5
Overall Height (ft)15.215.520.919.420.417.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.14.44.13.93.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.815.916.517.414.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657010010080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7271123510