Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet class. The CJ4 typically offers a slightly longer published range than the 300E depending on configuration, while both commonly seat about 6 to 8 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Pilatus PC-24 is also often considered a light jet, but it stands out for versatility—especially rough-field capability—while offering similar typical seating (around 6 to 8) and a range generally comparable to or a bit below the longest-legged light jets. Stepping up, the Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize jet with a materially longer range than the light-jet group and a larger, more transcontinental-oriented cabin, commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 9 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is in the super-midsize category and is generally the range leader among these options, designed for longer nonstop missions with a cabin usually configured for about 8 to 10 passengers. Overall, the lineup progresses from light jets (CJ4, 300E, PC-24) to midsize (Praetor 500) to super-midsize (G280), with corresponding gains in range and cabin capability.