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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in common configurations and offering roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles of range. The Phenom 300E is often positioned as a fast, premium light jet with strong short-trip efficiency, while the CJ4 emphasizes a practical cabin and solid all-around mission capability. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is usually considered a “super light” or light-midsize crossover. It commonly seats around 7–9 passengers and delivers about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range, but with a noticeably roomier cabin than light jets and good short-field utility for its class. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a larger cabin and typical seating around 8–10 passengers, pairing that with longer legs around 2,700 nautical miles, making it better suited to more transcontinental missions. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a uniquely rugged, multi-mission profile, often seating 6–10 passengers and offering roughly 2,000–2,300 nautical miles of range, with standout capability from shorter or less-improved runways.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 5.34$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew12211
Total Seats91010106
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ4LatitudeXLS+Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2170273119062,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats8991010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)691412394754069146680
Standard Cabin Seats78866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 2,303$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440458430464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$19,305,000$15,500,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12211
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats9101096
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats899910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.79.39.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats78876
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400526800252302556023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-4APW306D1PW545CCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50006000500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)36215907411933603435
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)7571114757
Fuel Capacity (gal)8701700
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.46252.551.252.2
Wingspan (ft)5072.356.352.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor0.70.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.86.45.55.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.865.74.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.221.818.517.223
Overall Height (ft)15.520.917.216.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.14.43.93.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.815.914.314.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)701008074
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)727101090