Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets, typically seating about 7–9 passengers depending on layout, and aimed at efficient regional-to-medium missions; the CJ4 generally offers slightly more cabin volume and range, while the Phenom 300E is a very fast, highly popular light-jet option with transcontinental-class legs in favorable conditions. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the “light/medium” crossover: it carries roughly 6–10 passengers, offers solid range comparable to top light jets, and stands out for rough-field and shorter-runway capability. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin, long-range business jet, commonly configured for around 8–12 passengers, delivering comfortable coast-to-coast capability with strong short-field performance for its class. The Dassault Falcon 6X moves into the ultra-long-range, wide-cabin category, typically seating about 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options), and provides substantially greater range and cabin comfort than the others, targeting true intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | 2000LXS | 6X | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 4155 | 5500 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 18250 | — | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 490 | 516 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 25300 | 29200 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW308C | PW812D | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 7000 | 14000 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | — | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | — | — | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 131 | 140 | 10 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1843 | — | — |