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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Pilatus PC-24 are both light jets, while the Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin category. In range, the CJ4 is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional and transcontinental trips with one stop depending on winds and payload. The PC-24 is in a similar but often slightly longer class, roughly about 2,000 nautical miles, with the added versatility of operating from shorter or less-improved runways. The G700 is in a different league, offering ultra-long-range capability of roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs nonstop. Passenger capacity also separates them: the CJ4 commonly seats about 8 to 10 passengers in an executive layout, the PC-24 typically about 6 to 10 in corporate configurations (with higher-density options possible), and the G700 usually accommodates around 13 to 19 passengers depending on cabin arrangement, with substantially more space and amenities than either light jet.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 4.37—$ 3.71
Min Crew141
Total Seats9166
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ4G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)217075002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats81910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914—6680
Standard Cabin Seats7126
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew141
Crew RestNoOptionalNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Total Seats9166
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats81910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Optional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24005—23500
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelFJ44-4APearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000On Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 11—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3621182503435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757——
Fuel Capacity (gal)870——
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.4109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)5010355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.88.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.86.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.256.923
Overall Height (ft)15.525.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)719590