Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Legacy 450 are light and midsize business jets, respectively. The CJ4 is typically flown 1,800–2,000 nautical miles with about 6–9 passengers in a standard executive layout, while the Legacy 450 steps up in cabin size and comfort, generally carrying about 7–9 passengers and reaching roughly 2,700–2,900 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop positioned between high-end turboprops and light jets. It commonly seats 6–8 passengers and offers around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and cruise profile. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for versatility and short/rough-field work, typically carrying 6–9 passengers with range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a unique “rough-field capable” mission. It usually carries 6–10 passengers and reaches about 2,000 nautical miles, bridging the CJ4’s size with greater operational flexibility.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Legacy 450 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.04 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | Legacy 450 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 2973 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.86 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 12908 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 2,790 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 481 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $16,995,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | — | — | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.7 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 27110 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6000 | 6600 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | HTF7500E | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 6540 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 1404 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | 1932 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 64.6 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 66.5 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 20.6 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 21.1 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 17.4 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 110 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 40 | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |