Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are both light jets. The CJ4 is typically configured for about 7–9 passengers and offers a solid light-jet range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Phenom 300E is similarly a light jet, usually seating about 6–9, with a broadly comparable range in the roughly 2,000-nautical-mile class, often prioritized for speed and efficiency on shorter to mid-length missions. The Embraer Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 move up into the super-midsize category, with larger cabins and greater range than the light jets. The Praetor 500 commonly carries about 8–9 passengers and reaches roughly 3,300 nautical miles, while the Praetor 600 typically accommodates about 8–12 and extends range to around 4,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger heavy/large-cabin business jet. It generally seats about 8–12 passengers and offers transcontinental capability with a range around 4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing cabin comfort and payload for longer trips.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | 2000LXS | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 4155 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 18250 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 490 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 25300 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 7000 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 66.4 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 70.2 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 23.2 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 17.1 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | — | 74 | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 131 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |