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Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation M2 and Cirrus Vision Jet G2 are both very light jets aimed at owner-operators and short-to-medium missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a larger light jet positioned closer to the “super versatile” end of the segment with more cabin space and payload flexibility. In range, the Vision Jet G2 is typically around the 1,200‑nautical‑mile class, the Citation M2 is commonly in the roughly 1,500‑nautical‑mile class, and the PC‑24 is generally longer-legged at about the 2,000‑nautical‑mile class, depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Vision Jet G2 is usually configured for about four to five passengers in normal use (with an optional extra seat possible), the Citation M2 commonly seats around five passengers in club-style layouts, and the PC‑24 often carries six to eight passengers in typical executive configurations, with flexibility to accommodate more seating depending on interior and mission.

SpecCessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats856
ManufacturerCessna CitationCirrusPilatus
Aircraft NameM2SF50 G2PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140012192076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats7510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381024506680
Standard Cabin Seats636
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 711$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404311440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$2,315,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats856
Max Cabin Seats7510
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats636
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2202723500
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)196518463435
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (lbph)516358
Fuel Capacity (gal)492320
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.630.752.2
Wingspan (ft)47.338.755.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)1111.523
Overall Height (ft)1410.917.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4630
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2490