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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Citation M2 is the entry-level light jet in this group, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers with roughly 1,000–1,500 nm range. The CJ3+ is a larger light jet, commonly 6–8 passengers, with about 1,800–2,100 nm range, while the CJ4 stretches the light-jet concept further, usually 7–9 passengers and roughly 2,000–2,200 nm. The Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize-light category, favoring cabin comfort over maximum range, generally 7–9 passengers and about 1,700–2,100 nm. The Citation Sovereign+ is the true midsize step-up here, typically 8–10 passengers with about 2,800–3,200 nm range. The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high-performance single-engine turboprops; they usually seat 4–6 and 4–5 passengers respectively, with ranges commonly around 1,300–1,700 nm (TBM) and 1,200–1,500 nm (M600). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger, utility-oriented single-engine turboprop, often 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2Cessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 6.02$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew11122111
Total Seats9981110686
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4M2Sovereign +XLS+TBM 960PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18982170140031381906173018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats887129—9—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5530691438101279075402908—2200
Standard Cabin Seats77698464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,395$ 2,699$ 2,303$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440404458430330290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$5,150,000$19,730,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules—————IFRIFRIFR
Aircraft Type—————Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptionalNo
Min Crew11122111
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo———
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo———
Total Seats9981110685
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDFWDMID—MID
Max Cabin Seats887129—9—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.998.59.39.36.25.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoGalleyGalley—NoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats77698464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2358624005220272523025230143901310012600
Cargo Door——————Yes—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———————8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PW306DPW545CTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50005000350060005000350050003600
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 16ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28203621196559074119———
No. of Engines22222—11
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757516—————
Fuel Capacity (gal)7038704921700———260
Horsepower—————8501200600
Usable Fuel (gal)——————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.442.663.552.535.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)535047.372.456.342.153.3343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.40.70.7———
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.84.85.55.5454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.85.75.74.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.21125.318.513.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)15.215.51420.417.2—1411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.13.93.9—4.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.88.817.414.3———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65704610080———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—7—3510—4020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—————123—165