Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are both light jets in the CitationJet (CJ) family, while the Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet (often described as “super light”/“midsize” depending on operator) with a larger cabin and more payload flexibility. In range, the CJ4 is typically the longest-legged of the three at about 2,100 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs than the CJ3+, which is commonly around 2,000 nautical miles. The XLS+ is generally in the same ballpark but a bit shorter than the CJ4, usually around 2,100 nautical miles or slightly under depending on configuration and reserves, and it tends to trade some range for a roomier cabin and stronger runway performance. For passenger capacity, the CJ3+ is commonly configured for 6–8 passengers, the CJ4 for 8–10, and the XLS+ for about 8–9, with the XLS+ typically feeling more spacious in seating and aisle width than the CJ models.