Compare Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 300E vs Embraer Praetor 500
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| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Type | M2 | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $5,150,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,395 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.45 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 404 | 447 | 481 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1400 | 1971 | 3250 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3810 | 6914 | - |
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10800 | 18497 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10700 | 18387 | - |
| MLW (lbs) | 9900 | 17043 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | 8400 | 14220 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | 6990 | 11583 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 6890 | 11473 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3810 | 6914 | - |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 1410 | 2637 | 2921 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3296 | 5353 | 12108 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 514 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 514 | 1561 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 725 | 650 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.3 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14 | 16.75 | 21.1 |
| Length (ft) | 42.6 | 51.2 | 64.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 8.8 | 14.8 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 10 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46 | 74 | 110 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Model | FJ44-1AP-21 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1965 | 3360 | 6540 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 7 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 492 | - | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 516 | 757 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Connectivity | - | - | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | Galley |
| Galley Location | - | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 5800 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 22027 | 25560 | 27110 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.5 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Engine (Yrs) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| APU (Hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.83 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 404 | 447 | 481 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 370 | 383 | 430 |
| Vref (kias) | 101 | 104 | 101 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1400 | 1971 | 3250 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 819 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1062 | 1936 | 3250 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 819 | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 3210 | 3138 | 4263 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 5580 | 5400 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 2200 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2590 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 3698 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 41000 | 45000 | 45000 |