Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet class, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers and optimized for efficient regional missions; both generally offer roughly 2,000–2,200 nm of range, with the CJ3+ slightly shorter and the Phenom 300E often a bit longer depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a step up in the light-jet segment, commonly arranged for about 7–10 passengers and stretching to roughly 2,100–2,200 nm. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet, usually 6–10 passengers, with about 2,000 nm class range and notable flexibility for shorter or less-improved runways. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet, typically 8–12 passengers, with around 3,500 nm range for longer U.S. coast-to-coast-type missions. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet, often 8–12 passengers, around 4,000 nm range. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range large-cabin jet, typically 10–14 passengers, with about 5,500 nm range.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Longitude | 2000LXS | 6X | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 3500 | 4155 | 5500 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | — | 18250 | — | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 481 | 490 | 516 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 25400 | 25300 | 29200 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | HTF7700L | PW308C | PW812D | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 7665 | 7000 | 14000 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 1478 | — | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | — | — | — | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 112 | 131 | 140 | 10 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1843 | — | — |