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Cessna Citation M2 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Daher Tbm 910

The Cessna Citation M2 and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both light jets aimed at short-to-midrange business travel, while the Daher TBM 910 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop that often competes on speed and operating efficiency. In range terms, the HondaJet Elite is generally the longest‑legged of the two light jets at roughly 1,400 nautical miles class, the Citation M2 is typically around the 1,300 nautical miles class, and the TBM 910 is commonly in the 1,600+ nautical miles class depending on power settings and reserves. For passenger capacity, both the Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite are usually configured for about five to six passengers in the cabin (with variations by layout), whereas the TBM 910 typically seats up to six occupants total, most commonly arranged as four to six including the pilot. Overall, the jets emphasize a quieter, higher‑altitude ride and jet image, while the TBM 910 emphasizes longer range and strong performance into shorter runways with turboprop economics.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.73
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2TBM 910HondaJet 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 G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$ 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
Fuel Burn (gph)37
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