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

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 and the Embraer Phenom 300E are typically grouped as light jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is often described as a “super versatile light jet” or light/super-light crossover because of its rough-field capability and larger cabin/cargo flexibility. In range terms, the CJ4 generally leads this group at about 2,000+ nautical miles, making it the best fit for longer nonstop city pairs; the Phenom 300E is close behind in the roughly 1,900–2,000 nm class depending on conditions and configuration. The CJ3+ sits a step lower, typically around the mid‑1,800 nm range. The PC-24 is usually comparable to the CJ3+ to Phenom class, commonly quoted around ~2,000 nm, but mission profiles can vary because owners often trade some range for payload or unimproved-runway flexibility. For passenger capacity, all four are commonly flown with 6–8 passengers; the CJ4 and PC-24 tend to be configured at the higher end (often 8–10 occupants including belted lav or divan options), while the CJ3+ and Phenom 300E most often seat 6–8 in standard executive layouts.