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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Cessna Citation M2 are both light business jets, with the CJ3+ being the larger and longer-range option. The CJ3+ typically flies roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and usually seats about 6–9, while the M2 is closer to about 1,200–1,400 nautical miles with about 4–7 seats. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet designed for simplicity and owner-flying; it generally offers about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range and typically carries 4–5 passengers (up to 7 seats including smaller positions). The Daher TBM 940 and TBM 960 are high-performance single‑engine turboprops; both are commonly configured for about 4–6 passengers, with ranges around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and the 960 is the newer, more refined variant. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine turboprop with the most cabin and payload flexibility here, commonly seating 6–9 with roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop, typically 4–5 passengers, with roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical miles of range.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation M2Daher TBM 940Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11
Min Crew111111
Total Seats986686
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameCJ3+M2TBM 940TBM 960PC-12 NGXM500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)189814001730173018031000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats879
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)55303810290829081698
Standard Cabin Seats764464
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,395$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415404330330290260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$5,150,000$4,450,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew111111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats986685
Galley LocationFWDMIDMIDMID
Max Cabin Seats879
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.98.56.26.25.85.5
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats764464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)235862202714390143901310012600
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)500035003500350050003600
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28201965
No. of Engines22111
Fuel Burn (lbph)624516
Fuel Capacity (gal)703492291170
Horsepower8508501200500
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.242.635.335.347.2529.6
Wingspan (ft)5347.342.142.153.3343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.84454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)15.71113.413.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)15.21414.31411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.28.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6546
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)304020