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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet suited to short-to-midrange missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration, with a range on the order of roughly 2,000 nautical miles. It’s commonly chosen for efficient regional or cross-country trips with jet speed and the ability to use many smaller airports. The Gulfstream G800 sits at the opposite end of the spectrum as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet. It is designed for intercontinental flying, with a published range around 8,000 nautical miles, and it generally accommodates about 12 to 19 passengers in typical executive layouts, trading higher operating complexity and cost for maximum reach and cabin space. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop, best viewed as owner-operator personal or business transport rather than a jet. It typically seats around 4 to 6 passengers, with range roughly in the 1,000 to 1,500 nautical mile class, prioritizing simplicity, lower operating costs, and access to shorter runways over maximum speed or capacity.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Gulfstream G800Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2—2
DOC / nm$ 4.37—$ 2.19
Min Crew1—1
Total Seats9156
ManufacturerCessna CitationGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameCJ4G800M600
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2170—1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62—$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats8——
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—VERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914—2200
Standard Cabin Seats7—4
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970—$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21—Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440982274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,00071500000$3,081,400
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—No
Min Crew1—1
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Total Seats9—5
Galley LocationFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats8——
Lavatory LocationAFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—5.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7—4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24005—12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECYes—No
ModelFJ44-4A—PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000—3600
Flat RatingISA + 11—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3621——
No. of Engines2—1
Fuel Burn (lbph)757——
Fuel Capacity (gal)870—260
Horsepower——600
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.4—29.7
Wingspan (ft)50—43.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.4——
Cabin Width (ft)4.8—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.8—4
Cabin Length (ft)17.2—12.3
Overall Height (ft)15.5—11.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7—20
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165