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 Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are entry-level light jets, typically configured for about 4–7 passengers and suited to shorter missions, roughly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets with more cabin and speed, commonly seating about 6–9 and offering mid-length capability, roughly around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation CJ4 sits at the top end of the light-jet class, usually 7–10 passengers, with range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is often considered a “light/midsize crossover,” carrying about 7–9 with range in the ~2,000 nautical mile neighborhood, but with a notably roomier cabin than typical light jets. The Embraer Legacy 450 and Cessna Citation Latitude are midsize jets, generally 8–10 passengers, with longer legs around ~2,300–3,000 nautical miles and more stand-up-friendly cabins. The Pilatus PC-24 is a versatile light jet with “super light” traits, about 6–10 passengers, range around ~2,000 nautical miles, and strong short/rough-field flexibility.
| 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 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 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 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Latitude | M2 | XLS+ | Legacy 450 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | 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 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | 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 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,790 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 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) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 458 | 404 | 430 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 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 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 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 Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 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 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | 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 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 26800 | 22027 | 25230 | 27110 | 21280 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | 6000 | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW545C | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 5907 | 1965 | 4119 | 6540 | 1730 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 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 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 72.3 | 47.3 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 11 | 18.5 | 20.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 14 | 17.2 | 21.1 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 100 | 46 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 27 | — | 10 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 90 |