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Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Cessna Citation M2 and CJ3+ are light jets: the M2 is the smaller, typically flown with about 4–5 passengers in real comfort and offers roughly 1,500 miles of range, while the CJ3+ is a step up, commonly carrying 6–7 passengers with about 2,000 miles of range. The Embraer Phenom 300E sits at the top of the light-jet group in this set, usually carrying 6–8 passengers and offering around 2,000–2,200 miles of range, often with higher cruise speeds than the Citations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop rather than a jet; it generally carries 4–6 passengers (up to 6) and reaches roughly 1,700 miles. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is also a single-engine turboprop but larger and more utility-oriented, typically carrying 6–8 passengers with roughly 1,700–1,800 miles of range, and it excels at shorter or rougher runways compared with the jets.

SpecCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation M2Daher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.05$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 3.88$ 2.78
Min Crew11111
Total Seats986108
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ3+M2TBM 960Phenom 300EPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1898140017302,0101803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats87—109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)5530381029086914—
Standard Cabin Seats76466
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,680$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,758$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)415404330464290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,915,000$5,150,000$4,450,000$9,650,000$5,350,000
Flight Rules——IFR—IFR
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew11111
Crew RestNoNo—No—
Jump SeatNoNo—No—
Total Seats98698
Galley LocationFWD—MIDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats87—99
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.98.56.29.45.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo—GalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats76476
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2358622027143902556013100
Cargo Door————Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-3AFJ44-1AP-21TBM 960Canada PW535E1PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)50003500350050005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)28201965—3360—
No. of Engines22—21
Fuel Burn (lbph)624516—757—
Fuel Capacity (gal)703492———
Horsepower——850—1200
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.242.635.351.247.25
Wingspan (ft)5347.342.152.1653.33
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4—0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.845.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.14.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)15.71113.417.216.9
Overall Height (ft)15.214—16.7514
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.1—3.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.28.8—14.8—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6546—74—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———1040