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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 10x

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Dassault Falcon 10X sit in very different segments of business aviation. The CJ4 is a light jet designed for efficient regional and short-to-medium business trips, typically operated single-pilot or with two pilots, emphasizing lower operating costs and access to smaller airports. By contrast, the Falcon 10X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions with a much larger cabin, higher cruise capability, and premium long-haul comfort. In range, the CJ4 is suited to a few hours of flying at a time, with a published range around 2,000 nautical miles depending on conditions and payload. The Falcon 10X is built for true globe-spanning routes, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as North America to Asia or deep transoceanic pairings. Passenger capacity also differs markedly. A CJ4 commonly seats about 6 to 8 passengers in typical corporate layouts. The Falcon 10X is usually configured for roughly 10 to 16 passengers, with space for multiple lounge areas and optional sleeping arrangements.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Dassault Falcon 10X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.37—
Min Crew12
Total Seats917
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameCJ410X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)21707505
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62—
Max Cabin Seats816
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)691436900
Standard Cabin Seats714
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$2,770
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Digital Flight Control System
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$ 75,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew1—
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Total Seats9—
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats8—
Lavatory LocationAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats7—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24005—
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelFJ44-4A—
TBO (hrs)5000—
Flat RatingISA + 11—
Thrust (lbs)3621—
No. of Engines2—
Fuel Burn (lbph)757—
Fuel Capacity (gal)870—
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.4—
Wingspan (ft)50—
Aisle Step (ft)0.4—
Cabin Width (ft)4.8—
Cabin Height (ft)4.8—
Cabin Length (ft)17.2—
Overall Height (ft)15.5—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7—