Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and Embraer Phenom 300E are typically grouped in the light-jet space, though the CJ4 and 300E sit at the top end of that category while the 100EV is a smaller entry-level light jet. In range terms, the Phenom 100EV is the shortest-legged of the group, suited to regional missions; the CJ4 and Phenom 300E step up to longer light-jet trips, with the 300E generally edging the CJ4 on published range. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the 100EV usually seats about four to seven, while CJ4 and 300E commonly accommodate around six to ten depending on layout. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves into the midsize/super-midsize class with a clear range jump for longer nonstop city pairs and typically seats roughly eight to twelve. The Pilatus PC-24 is often described as a “light jet with midsize cabin” and stands out for utility and runway flexibility; its range is broadly in the light-to-lower-midsize band, and it typically carries about six to ten passengers.