Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, optimized for short-to-mid missions (roughly 1,900–2,200 nm) and efficient regional travel. The Pilatus PC-24 sits between light and midsize in mission flexibility, usually seating about 6–10, offering similar mid-range capability (around 2,000 nm) but standing out for rugged/short-field operations and access to smaller airports. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a super-midsize/large-cabin entrant, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers, with a longer reach (around 4,000 nm class) and a wider, more comfortable cabin for transcontinental trips. The Falcon 6X moves into large-cabin, long-range territory, typically 12–16 passengers, with about a 5,500 nm class range and a notably tall and wide cabin. The Falcon 8X is Dassault’s ultra-long-range large-cabin option, usually 12–16 passengers, pushing range into the ~6,400 nm class for deep intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | 2000LXS | 6X | 8X | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 4155 | 5500 | 6450 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 18250 | — | 36900 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW308C | PW812D | PW307D | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 7000 | 14000 | 6722 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | — | — | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 80.2 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 42.7 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 26.1 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 29.2 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | — | — | — | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 131 | 140 | 140 | 10 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1843 | 1695 | — | — |