Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are best viewed as light jets, with typical seating for about 7–9 passengers. The CJ4 generally offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, while the Phenom 300E is typically in the ~2,000–2,200 nautical mile class, often with a slightly roomier cabin feel for its category. Stepping up, the Pilatus PC-24 sits in the light/“super light” space: it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and provides about ~2,000 nautical miles of range, but distinguishes itself with exceptional runway flexibility compared with most business jets. The Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 move into the super-midsize category, typically seating around 8–10 passengers with transcontinental capability; both are commonly cited around ~3,600–3,900 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. In short, CJ4/Phenom 300E/PC-24 serve shorter-to-mid missions with smaller cabins, while Praetor 600 and G280 target longer-range, higher-comfort missions.