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Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are both very light jets suited to short-to-medium regional trips. The M2 is typically positioned as an entry-level light business jet with a range around 1,550 nautical miles and generally seats about 4 to 6 passengers in a standard executive layout. The Phenom 100EV is in the same category, offering roughly 1,180 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates about 4 to 6 passengers, often with a slightly roomier feel for its class depending on configuration. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves up to the super-midsize category, designed for longer missions and higher comfort. It offers about 3,340 nautical miles of range and commonly carries 8 to 9 passengers, with some layouts supporting more. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with “utility” capabilities, notable for operating from shorter or less-prepared runways than typical business jets. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles and it usually seats around 6 to 8 passengers, with flexible cabin and cargo options.

SpecCessna Citation M2Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Praetor 500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.84$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew1121
Total Seats8796
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameM2Phenom 100EVPraetor 500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14001,17833402076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.71$ 0.86$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats77910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381034516680
Standard Cabin Seats6576
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 1,152$ 2,779$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404406466440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$16,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1121
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats8696
Max Cabin Seats76910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.58.39.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6476
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)22027212802711023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PW617F1-EHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 8ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1965173065403435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)516543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.642.164.652.2
Wingspan (ft)47.340.470.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.16.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.965.1
Cabin Length (ft)111120.623
Overall Height (ft)1414.321.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.64.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8917.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4660110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)104090