Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets; the CJ4 is the longer‑range, larger‑cabin step up. The CJ3+ typically ranges about 2,000 nm and seats about 6–8, while the CJ4 is around 2,100–2,200 nm with about 7–9 passengers. The Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize crossover with a wider cabin but shorter legs, roughly 1,700–2,100 nm and about 7–9 passengers. The Phenom 300E is a high‑performance light jet, generally about 2,000–2,100 nm and about 6–8 passengers. The PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for flexibility and rough/short fields; range is roughly 2,000 nm with about 6–8 passengers (up to around 10 in some layouts). Moving into super‑midsize, the Citation Latitude offers a large stand‑up cabin feel for its class, typically about 2,700 nm and about 8–9 passengers. The Citation Sovereign+ is also super‑midsize with strong runway performance, around 2,800 nm and about 8–9 passengers. Embraer’s Praetor 500 and 600 are super‑midsize; the 500 is about 3,300 nm and the 600 about 4,000 nm, typically seating about 8–12 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Latitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | 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 | 3138 | 1906 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | 12394 | 12790 | 7540 | 6914 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 458 | 458 | 430 | 464 | 466 | 542 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $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 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 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 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 26800 | 25230 | 25230 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW545C | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 5907 | 5907 | 4119 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 1114 | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | 1700 | 1700 | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 62 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 72.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 74 | 110 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 | 90 |