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

The Cessna Citation M2, CJ3+, and CJ4 are light jets, with the M2 typically serving as an entry-level owner-flown or short-hop business jet (about 4–6 passengers, roughly 1,200–1,500 nm range). The CJ3+ is a larger light jet step-up, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers with around 1,800–2,000 nm range. The CJ4 is the biggest of the CJ line here, still a light jet but near the top of the category, often carrying about 8–10 passengers with roughly 2,000+ nm range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize/light-midsize crossover, offering a wider cabin than the CJ family, typically 8–9 passengers with about 1,800–2,100 nm range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop, valued for short/rough-field flexibility and cabin utility, usually 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller single-engine turboprop, generally 4–6 passengers with about 1,200–1,500 nm range.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 5.34$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew111211
Total Seats9981086
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ4M2XLS+PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)189821701400190618031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats88799
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55306914381075402200
Standard Cabin Seats776864
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,395$ 2,303$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440404430290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$5,150,000$15,500,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptionalNo
Min Crew111211
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats9981085
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats88799
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.998.59.35.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats776864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)235862400522027252301310012600
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PW545CPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)500050003500500050003600
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)2820362119654119
No. of Engines222211
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757516
Fuel Capacity (gal)703870492260
Horsepower1200600
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.442.652.547.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)535047.356.353.3343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.40.7
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.84.85.554.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.85.74.94
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.21118.516.912.3
Overall Height (ft)15.215.51417.21411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.13.94.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.88.814.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65704680
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7104020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165