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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Cessna Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite are light jets, while the Daher TBM 940 is a single‑engine turboprop. In typical real‑world use, the TBM 940 generally offers the longest range, commonly around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, making it well suited to longer point‑to‑point trips with fewer fuel stops. The Citation M2 is usually in the middle, often around 1,200–1,300 nautical miles, balancing jet speed with modest fuel capacity. The HondaJet Elite is broadly comparable, typically around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles, with its exact advantage depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three are aimed at small executive loads. The Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite typically seat about five to six passengers in the cabin, with one or two pilots up front. The TBM 940 can often seat about four to six passengers, but its practical passenger count varies more with baggage and fuel because it’s a turboprop with a single pilot common in owner‑flown operations.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 940Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.73
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2TBM 940HondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats76
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381029083432
Standard Cabin Seats644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,450,000$ 5,400,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats866
Max Cabin Seats76
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.28.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreGalley
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439023060
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)19652050
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291439
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.342.7
Wingspan (ft)47.342.139.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.845
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.8
Cabin Length (ft)1113.412.1
Overall Height (ft)1414.314.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.810.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4666
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30