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: the CJ3+ typically seats about 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, while the slightly larger CJ4 usually carries about 7–10 passengers and stretches range to around 2,100–2,200 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is a super-light jet, generally configured for about 7–9 passengers with about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range, combining near-light-jet range with a larger cabin cross-section. The Citation Latitude moves into the midsize class, commonly seating about 8–9 passengers with roughly 2,700 nautical miles of range. The Citation Sovereign+ is a larger midsize jet optimized for speed and runway performance, typically accommodating about 8–12 passengers with around 3,000 nautical miles of range. The Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet, usually arranged for about 8–12 passengers and offering approximately 3,500 nautical miles of range, making it the longest-legged and most capable of the group for longer nonstop missions.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 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 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25230 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | 1700 | — | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 100 | — | 100 | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 27 | 112 | 35 | 10 |