Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV sit in the very light jet category, typically configured for about four to seven passengers, and aimed at shorter missions of roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, with the 100EV generally offering a bit more cabin volume and range than the M2 depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet step up, commonly carrying six to nine passengers with a longer reach around 1,900–2,000 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet but at the top of that class, usually seating six to ten and providing about 2,000 nautical miles of range, often competing directly with or outpacing the CJ3+ in speed and cabin refinement. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet as well, distinguished by its robust utility and rough-field capability; it typically carries six to ten passengers and offers roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range depending on payload, trading some efficiency for unmatched operational flexibility.