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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are both entry-level light jets, typically flown with 1–2 pilots and configured for about 4–6 passengers. They offer jet speeds and a similar general mission profile, with ranges that are usually around the 1,100–1,200 nautical mile class depending on payload, reserves, and conditions; the Phenom 100EV is often cited with a modest range edge, while the M2 is frequently favored for straightforward operating simplicity. The Daher TBM 910 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops aimed at efficient, versatile point-to-point travel. The TBM 910 usually seats about 4–6 passengers and is known for a longer range than the small light jets, commonly around the 1,400+ nautical mile class. The PC-12 NGX is the utility leader, typically 6–9 passengers, with comparable or slightly greater range and the best cabin and cargo flexibility. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, generally 4–5 passengers with shorter range than the turboprops and jets (often under roughly 1,000 nautical miles), optimized for lower acquisition and operating costs.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Embraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.84$ 2.78$ 1.34
Min Crew1111—
Total Seats86786
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMEmbraerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameM2TBM 910Phenom 100EVPC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301,17818031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.71$ 0.46$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats7—79—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381029083451—1308
Standard Cabin Seats64564
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,152$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330406290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$4,250,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Flight Rules—IFR—IFRVFR
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 FlushingOptional—
Min Crew1111—
Crew RestNo—No——
Jump SeatNo—No——
Total Seats86686
Max Cabin Seats7—69—
Lavatory LocationAFT—AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.28.35.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreNoNo—
Standard Cabin Seats64464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)22027143902128013100—
Galley Location—MID———
Cargo Door———Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DPW617F1-EPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)35003500350050002000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 8ISA + 35—
Thrust (lbs)1965—1730——
No. of Engines21211
Fuel Burn (lbph)516—543——
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291——120
Horsepower—850—1200350
Fuel Burn (gph)—37———
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Fuel Type————AvGas
TBO (yrs)————12
Fuel Delivery————Fuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.342.147.2529
Wingspan (ft)47.342.140.453.3343
Aisle Step (ft)0.4—0.3——
Cabin Width (ft)4.845.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.94.94
Cabin Length (ft)1113.41116.912.3
Overall Height (ft)1414.314.31411.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1—3.64.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8—9——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46—60—13
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123——165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—30104020