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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Pilatus PC-24 are typically grouped as light jets, while the Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize/super-midsize crossover, and the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin heavy jet. In range terms, the CJ4 is designed for shorter to medium missions (about 2,000 nautical miles), the PC-24 is similar but slightly shorter on many profiles (roughly 2,000 nautical miles), the Latitude stretches farther for transcontinental-style trips (around 2,700 nautical miles), and the Falcon 2000LXS goes farther still (about 4,000 nautical miles), supporting longer nonstop legs. Passenger capacity generally follows cabin class: the CJ4 typically seats about 6–8 passengers, the PC-24 commonly 6–10 in executive layouts, the Latitude usually 8–9 (often up to about 10 depending on configuration), and the Falcon 2000LXS typically 8–10 with more space, baggage volume, and long-flight comfort than the others.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 6.38$ 3.71
Min Crew1221
Total Seats910126
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ4Latitude2000LXSPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2170273141552076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.80$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats891010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)691412394182506680
Standard Cabin Seats78106
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 3,073$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440458490440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$19,305,000$35,100,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats910126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats891010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.79.69.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats78106
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24005268002530023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-4APW306D1PW308CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000600070005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3621590770003435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)7571114
Fuel Capacity (gal)8701700
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.46266.452.2
Wingspan (ft)5072.370.255.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.86.47.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.866.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.221.826.223
Overall Height (ft)15.520.923.217.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.14.46.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.815.917.117
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)72713190
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024