Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically used for efficient short-to-midrange trips. It generally carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to regional missions with lower operating complexity. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the “super versatile” light-jet space (often described as a light jet with midsize-cabin utility). It typically accommodates about 6 to 10 passengers and has a similar ballpark range to the CJ4 (around 2,000 nautical miles), but is especially valued for flexible airport performance and cabin/cargo practicality. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin business jet in the super-midsize/large-cabin class. It typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, aimed at longer missions with more comfort. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long-range, large-cabin jet. It commonly seats about 12 to 16 passengers and delivers approximately 5,500 nautical miles of range, targeting true intercontinental capability and maximum cabin space.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | 2000LXS | 6X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 4155 | 5500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 18250 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 490 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 25300 | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW308C | PW812D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 7000 | 14000 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 131 | 140 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1843 | — |