Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 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 sit in the very light jet category, typically carrying 4–6 passengers with ranges around roughly 1,100–1,200 nm, suited to short regional trips. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets; both commonly seat about 6–8 passengers, with the CJ3+ generally around the ~2,000 nm class and the Phenom 300E often slightly longer, making them strong for longer single-leg regional missions. The Cessna Citation CJ4, still a light jet but at the top of the class, usually carries 7–9 passengers and reaches roughly ~2,000+ nm, emphasizing more cabin and capability than the CJ3+. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet, typically 7–9 passengers with about ~2,000 nm range, valued for a roomier cabin. The Embraer Legacy 450 is a super-midsize jet, usually 8–10 passengers with about ~2,900 nm range for longer city pairs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with “utility” versatility, typically 6–10 passengers and about ~2,000 nm range, notable for rougher/shorter runway access.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | 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 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.45 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.04 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | 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 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 1400 | 1906 | 2973 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | 3810 | 7540 | 12908 | 3451 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,790 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | 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 | 404 | 430 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $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 |
| Lavatory | 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 22027 | 25230 | 27110 | 21280 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6000 | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW545C | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 1965 | 4119 | 6540 | 1730 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 516 | — | 1404 | 543 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | 492 | — | 1932 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 42.6 | 52.5 | 64.6 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 47.3 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 11 | 18.5 | 20.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 14 | 17.2 | 21.1 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 8.8 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 46 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | — | 10 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 90 |