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

The Cessna Citation M2, CJ3+, CJ4, and XLS+ are light-to-midsize business jets, while the Daher TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are high-performance single‑engine turboprops. In typical use, the M2 is the smallest jet here, suited to shorter missions with about 4–6 passengers and roughly 1,300–1,600 nm range. The CJ3+ steps up to about 6–8 passengers and around 1,900–2,100 nm. The CJ4 generally carries about 7–9 passengers and reaches roughly 2,000+ nm, making it the longest‑legged of the CJ line. The XLS+ is a larger light/midsize jet with a roomier cabin for about 7–9 passengers, but range is usually around 1,700–2,100 nm depending on loading and profiles. Among turboprops, the M600 SLS typically seats about 4–6 with around 1,400–1,600 nm. The TBM 960 is similar in seating (about 4–6) but often offers around 1,700–1,900 nm. The PC‑12 NGX is the capacity leader, commonly 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew1112111
Total Seats99810686
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4M2XLS+TBM 960PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1898217014001906173018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats8879—9—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55306914381075402908—2200
Standard Cabin Seats7768464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,395$ 2,303$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440404430330290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$5,150,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules————IFRIFRIFR
Aircraft Type————Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptionalNo
Min Crew1112111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo———
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo———
Total Seats99810685
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDMID—MID
Max Cabin Seats8879—9—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.998.59.36.25.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoGalley—NoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7768464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23586240052202725230143901310012600
Cargo Door—————Yes—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——————8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PW545CTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000500035005000350050003600
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)2820362119654119———
No. of Engines2222—11
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757516————
Fuel Capacity (gal)703870492———260
Horsepower————8501200600
Usable Fuel (gal)—————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.442.652.535.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)535047.356.342.153.3343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.40.7———
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.84.85.5454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.85.74.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.21118.513.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)15.215.51417.2—1411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.13.9—4.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.88.814.3———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65704680———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—7—10—4020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————123—165