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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV are very light jets aimed at short trips, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers with roughly 1,000–1,200 nm range. Moving up, the CJ3+ and Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet sweet spot: usually 6–8 passengers with about 2,000–2,200 nm range, while the CJ4 stretches light-jet capability toward the low end of midsize, commonly 7–9 passengers and around 2,000+ nm. The Citation XLS+ is best described as a “super light” jet, offering a roomier cabin and stand-up-ish comfort for about 7–9 passengers with roughly ~2,000 nm range. The Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 are midsize/super-midsize leaning designs with broader cabins; the Legacy 450 typically carries 7–9 with about ~2,900 nm range, while the Praetor 500 pushes farther, around ~3,300+ nm. The Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a wide cabin, commonly 7–9 passengers and about ~2,700 nm range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a versatile light/super-light crossover, usually 6–8 passengers with roughly ~2,000 nm range, notable for rough-field capability.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation M2Cessna Citation XLS+Embraer Legacy 450Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 3.45$ 5.34$ 6.04$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew1121221121
Total Seats9910810971096
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4LatitudeM2XLS+Legacy 450Phenom 100EVPhenom 300EPraetor 500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1898217027311400190629731,1782,01033402076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.86$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats889799710910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55306914123943810754012908345169146680
Standard Cabin Seats7786875676
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 1,395$ 2,303$ 2,790$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionProdigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440458404430481406464466440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$19,305,000$5,150,000$15,500,000$16,995,000$4,250,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1121221121
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats991081096996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats88979969910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.999.78.59.39.78.39.49.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoGalleyGalleyNoGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7786874776
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23586240052680022027252302711021280255602711023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95060005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4APW306D1FJ44-1AP-21PW545CHTF7500EPW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000600035005000On-Condition35005000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 18ISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)2820362159071965411965401730336065403435
No. of Engines2222222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)62475711145161404543757
Fuel Capacity (gal)70387017004921932
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.46242.652.564.642.151.264.652.2
Wingspan (ft)535072.347.356.366.540.452.1670.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4Flat Floor0.40.7Flat Floor0.30.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.86.44.85.56.95.15.16.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.864.85.764.94.965.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.221.81118.520.61117.220.623
Overall Height (ft)15.215.520.91417.221.114.316.7521.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.14.43.13.94.73.63.64.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.815.98.814.317.4914.817.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657010046801106074110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)727104010104090