Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 100EV sit in the light-jet category, typically used for shorter regional missions. The Phenom 100EV is generally the smallest of the group, usually seating about 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,100–1,200 nautical miles, while the CJ3+ is a larger light jet, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers and offering roughly 2,000+ nautical miles of range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a step up into the light-to-super-light class, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers and stretching range to roughly 2,000+ nautical miles, with more cabin comfort and performance than the smallest light jets. Embraer’s Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 move into the midsize and super-midsize categories, respectively. The Praetor 500 typically accommodates about 7–9 passengers and reaches roughly 3,200–3,400 nautical miles. The Praetor 600 is the longest-range option here, usually seating about 8–12 passengers and capable of roughly 4,000+ nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs.