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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 3.45 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.04 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Latitude | M2 | XLS+ | Legacy 450 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 2731 | 1400 | 1906 | 2973 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 2076 |
| 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 Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | 12394 | 3810 | 7540 | 12908 | 3451 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 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 G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 458 | 404 | 430 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 440 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 26800 | 22027 | 25230 | 27110 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | 6000 | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW545C | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 5907 | 1965 | 4119 | 6540 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 1114 | 516 | — | 1404 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | 1700 | 492 | — | 1932 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 62 | 42.6 | 52.5 | 64.6 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 72.3 | 47.3 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 11 | 18.5 | 20.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 14 | 17.2 | 21.1 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 100 | 46 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 74 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 27 | — | 10 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 90 |