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Cessna Citation M2 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑engine jet aimed at short‑to‑medium business trips, typically carrying about 6 to 7 passengers (plus one or two pilots) with a range around 1,200 to 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft in the high‑performance personal/business category; it generally seats 5 to 6 passengers (plus a pilot) and offers roughly 1,000 to 1,300 nautical miles of range, trading jet speed for lower operating complexity and cost. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned between the M350 and the M2 in speed and capability; it commonly accommodates about 5 to 6 passengers (plus a pilot) and can reach approximately 1,200 to 1,500 nautical miles, with strong climb performance and access to shorter runways compared with many jets. Overall, the M2 is the fastest and most “jetlike,” the M350 is the most traditional piston option, and the M600 SLS is the higher‑power step-up for longer, faster trips without moving to a jet.

SpecCessna Citation M2Piper M350Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 1.34$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiperPiper
Aircraft NameM2M350M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140013431406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.22$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381013082200
Standard Cabin Seats644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 285$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404213274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$1,195,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesVFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew11
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats7
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.55.65.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2202712600
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelFJ44-1AP-21TIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350020003600
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)1965
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492120260
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower350600
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.62929.7
Wingspan (ft)47.34343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.844
Cabin Length (ft)1112.312.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4613
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2020