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Cessna Citation Cmission constructionj4 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Cessna Citation (in the CJ family and similar light-jet mission profiles) is a small, pressurized twin‑engine business jet category aircraft, typically offering roughly 1,100–2,000 nautical miles of range depending on variant and fit, and usually seating about 5–8 passengers in standard executive layouts. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a very light jet with a single turbofan, optimized for owner‑pilots; its range is about 1,200 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 4–5 passengers plus a pilot (with a maximum seating configuration that can reach 7 occupants including the pilot, depending on options and weights). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance utility/executive category; it generally offers longer practical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and a larger, more flexible cabin, typically accommodating 6–9 passengers in executive seating (with higher-density configurations possible). Overall, the Vision Jet emphasizes simplicity and lower operating scale, Citation light jets emphasize speed and traditional jet comfort, and the PC‑12 emphasizes cabin space, runway flexibility, and mission versatility.

SpecCirrus Vision Jet G2Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.37$ 2.78
Min Crew11
Total Seats58
ManufacturerCirrusPilatus
Aircraft NameSF50 G2PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)12191803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats59
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2450
Standard Cabin Seats36
Direct Operating Cost$ 711$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)311290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,315,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoOptional
Min Crew11
Total Seats58
Max Cabin Seats59
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.45.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats36
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ33-5APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)40005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)1846
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (lbph)358
Fuel Capacity (gal)320
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.747.25
Wingspan (ft)38.753.33
Cabin Width (ft)5.15
Cabin Length (ft)11.516.9
Overall Height (ft)10.914
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)9.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)30
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2440
Cabin Height (ft)4.9