Compare Cessna Citation M2 vs Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | M2 | HondaJet Elite | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $5,150,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,395 | $ 1,135 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.45 | $ 2.73 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 404 | 419 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1400 | 1495 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3810 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10800 | 10780 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10700 | 10700 | 18300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 9900 | 9960 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 8400 | 8900 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | 6990 | 7348 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 6890 | 7370 | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3810 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 1410 | 1552 | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3296 | 2944 | 5964 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 514 | 488 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 514 | 408 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 725 | 500 | 1000 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.3 | 39.8 | 55.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14 | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.6 | 42.7 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | - | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11 | 12.1 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46 | 66 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Model | FJ44-1AP-21 | HF120-H1A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1965 | 2050 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 492 | 439 | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 516 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| FMS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | - | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 22027 | 23060 | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | 2000 |
| APU (Hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 404 | 419 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | 0.65 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 370 | 360 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | 101 | 106 | 90 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1400 | 1495 | 2076 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 819 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1062 | 1171 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 819 | - | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1498 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 3210 | 3491 | 2930 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 5580 | 5166 | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 2804 | 2375 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2590 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 3698 | 4100 | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 41000 | 43000 | 45000 |