Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet aimed at short-to-midrange missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up into the super-midsize category, offering a notably longer reach—about 4,000 nautical miles—and a more spacious cabin that is commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 12 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet, with similar long-range capability in the roughly 3,600–3,900 nautical mile class and seating that often falls around 8 to 10 passengers in typical corporate layouts. The Gulfstream G400 moves into the large-cabin, long-range category, designed for higher-comfort missions with about 10 to 14 passengers in many configurations and an advertised range in the roughly 4,000+ nautical mile class. In general, the CJ3+ prioritizes efficiency and access to smaller airports, the Praetor 600 and G280 balance transcontinental capability with midsize operating economics, and the G400 emphasizes cabin volume and long-range comfort.