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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x 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 6–9 passengers with ranges around roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, making them well suited to regional missions. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a step up within the light-jet class (often marketed as a “light-plus”), generally accommodating about 8–10 passengers and stretching range to roughly 2,100–2,200 nautical miles with a slightly roomier cabin and more capability than the CJ3+. The Pilatus PC-24 is commonly positioned as a light jet with “super-versatile” utility; it usually carries about 6–10 passengers with around ~2,000 nm range, but stands out for operating flexibility, including rough-field capability. Moving to larger cabins, the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a super-midsize/large-cabin twin, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers with approximately ~4,000 nm range. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range large-cabin jet, typically 12–16 passengers depending on layout, with roughly ~5,500 nm range, aimed at transcontinental and many transoceanic missions.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222322
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew112211
Total Seats991217106
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ3+CJ42000LXS6XPhenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18982170415555002,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats8810161010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)553069141825069146680
Standard Cabin Seats77101466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 3,073$ 3,845$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415440490516464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$11,290,000$35,100,000$49,500,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew112211
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoYesNoNo
Total Seats99121796
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats881016910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.999.610.29.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats77101476
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)235862400525300292002556023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-4APW308CPW812DCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)500050007000500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)2820362170001400033603435
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757757
Fuel Capacity (gal)703870
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.253.466.484.351.252.2
Wingspan (ft)535070.285.152.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.87.78.55.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.86.26.54.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.717.226.240.417.223
Overall Height (ft)15.215.523.224.516.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.16.36.33.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.214.817.127.514.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657074
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)71311401090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241843