Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, optimized for efficient short-to-midrange missions. It typically seats about 7 to 10 passengers depending on configuration and offers an IFR range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional and some transcontinental trips with limited payload or stops. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, stepping up in cabin size, capability, and mission flexibility. It commonly carries about 8 to 12 passengers and provides roughly 4,000 nautical miles of IFR range, enabling many true coast-to-coast U.S. flights and longer international segments with fewer compromises. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet, generally comparable in passenger capacity at about 8 to 10 (sometimes more depending on layout), with an IFR range around 3,600 nautical miles. In practice, it bridges the gap between light jets like the CJ4 and longer-legged super-midsize options like the Praetor 600, emphasizing strong runway performance and high-speed business travel.