Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet category, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers. Both offer roughly 1,900 to 2,200 nautical miles of range, with the Phenom 300E generally at the higher end, making them strong options for efficient regional and some transcontinental missions with fewer seats. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is often considered a “super light” jet, usually accommodating around 7 to 10 passengers and stretching range to about 2,000 to 2,200 nautical miles, giving a bit more cabin and capability than CJ3+. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers. Its range is typically around 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles, but it distinguishes itself with a wider, taller cabin than the light jets. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unique utility, typically seating 6 to 10 passengers and offering about 2,000 nautical miles of range, notable for rough-field and short-runway flexibility compared with the others.