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

The Cessna Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite are both light business jets, while the Daher TBM 940 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop. In typical missions, the Citation M2 offers about 1,550 nautical miles of range, the HondaJet Elite about 1,400 nautical miles, and the TBM 940 about 1,730 nautical miles, giving the turboprop the longest reach among the three. Passenger capacity differs by cabin class: the Citation M2 is commonly configured for around 5–7 passengers plus one or two pilots; the HondaJet Elite is typically arranged for about 4–6 passengers plus one or two pilots; and the TBM 940 usually carries about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with seating flexibility but a smaller, more personal cabin environment. Overall, the jets emphasize higher cruise speeds and a more “jet” cabin experience on short-to-midrange trips, while the TBM 940 trades some speed for excellent range and efficiency with single‑engine turboprop versatility.

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