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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M500

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets aimed at fast, efficient business travel, typically seating about 6–9 passengers with ranges roughly in the 2,000–2,200 nautical mile class. The Cessna Citation Longitude steps up to the super‑midsize category, offering a larger cabin for around 8–12 passengers and substantially more range, roughly about 3,000+ nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “light jet” in speed and mission but stands out as a ruggedized jet with exceptional short/rough‑field capability, generally carrying about 6–10 with range around the 2,000+ nautical mile class. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, typically 4–6 passengers, with long legs for its class (often around 1,500+ nautical miles). The Piper M500 is a more modest single‑engine turboprop, usually 4–5 passengers, with shorter range than the TBM. The Diamond DA42 VI is a twin‑piston aircraft focused on economy and training/utility, generally 3–4 passengers with range typically around 1,000+ nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LongitudeDaher TBM 960Diamond Aircraft DA42 VIEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit222—222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 5.23$ 2.25$ 1.11$ 3.88$ 3.71$ 3.11
Min Crew121—111
Total Seats910641066
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDaher TBMDiamond AircraftEmbraerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameCJ4LongitudeTBM 960DA42 VIPhenom 300EPC-24M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)21703500173012732,01020761000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.65$ 0.56$ 0.28$ 0.55$ 0.62$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats810——1010—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914—29081298691466801698
Standard Cabin Seats784—664
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 2,500$ 744$ 211$ 1,758$ 1,619$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440481330190464440260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$29,965,000$4,450,000 $869,000 $9,650,000$11,800,000$2,122,600
Flight Rules——IFRIFR——IFR
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop————
Cabin
Cockpit222—222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121—111
Crew RestNoNo——NoNo—
Jump SeatNoNo——NoNo—
Total Seats91064965
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID—FWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats812——910—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT——AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.76.2—9.49.35.5
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley——GalleyOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats784—764
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240052540014390—255602350012600
Cargo Door—————Yes—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——————8244
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-4AHTF7700LTBM 960AE300Canada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition35001800500050003600
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 19ISA + 49—ISA + 15ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)36217665——33603435—
No. of Engines22—2221
Fuel Burn (lbph)7571478——757——
Fuel Capacity (gal)870——79.4——170
Horsepower——850168——500
Fuel Type———Diesel / Jet Fuel———
Fuel Delivery———Fuel Injected———
Usable Fuel (gal)———76.4———
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.473.235.328.151.252.229.6
Wingspan (ft)5068.942.144.552.1655.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor——0.3Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)4.86.44—5.15.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.864.1—4.95.14
Cabin Length (ft)17.225.213.4—17.22312.3
Overall Height (ft)15.519.4—8.216.7517.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.14.1——3.63.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.816.5——14.817—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70———74——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7112——109020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123———165