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Three light business jets
# Phenom 300E vs Pilatus PC-24 and Citation CJ4 Gen2Phenom 300E vs Pilatus PC-24 and Citation CJ4 Gen2
The Phenom 300E leads in range and load, the PC-24 offers the most spacious cabin, and the CJ4 Gen2 stands out for its mileage estimate.
A comparison in figures
## Three aircraft, three missions
01Light Business Jet
### Embraer Phenom 300E
- Range
- 2 010 nm with four passengers
- Payload
- 1,586 lb with full fuel
- Cabin
- 324 ft³
- Engines
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1
02Light Business Jet
### Pilatus PC-24
- Engines
- 2 × Williams FJ44-4A-QPM
03Light Business Jet
### Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
- Engines
- 2 × Williams FJ44-4A
Phenom 300E vs PC-24 vs CJ4 Gen2
## Three close in range of response
Phenom 300E leads the way in range with four passengers, but the gap from PC-24 and CJ4 Gen2 does not exceed 100 nautical miles. For choice, the usual loading, the configuration of the cabin and the available airfields are more important.
Phenom 300E vs PC-24 vs CJ4 Gen2
## Space and baggage
PC-24 is noticeably more spacious in terms of cabin dimensions and has a flat floor. Inside, 90 cubic feet of luggage space is available; the Phenom 300E and CJ4 Gen2 have major luggage volumes brought outside.
Phenom 300E vs PC-24 vs CJ4 Gen2
## The economy depends on the route
The Phenom 300E has a minimum estimate of variable costs per hour, whereas the CJ4 Gen2 has a lower estimated cost of a mile for the mission adopted in the study. These two indicators answer different questions and can lead to different choices.
In specific terms
## Figures side by side
SpecificationEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
### Distance with four passengers
Embraer Phenom 300E**2 010 nm**
Pilatus PC-24**less than 2,010 nm**
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2**less than 2,010 nm**
All three results are within 100 nautical miles.
### Full fuel load
Embraer Phenom 300E**1 586 lb**
Pilatus PC-24**less**
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2**less**
The Phenom 300E is leading the way in this comparison.
### Luggage inside the salon
Embraer Phenom 300E**10 ft³**
Pilatus PC-24**90 ft³**
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2**7 ft³**
The PC-24 has significantly more luggage available from the cabin.
### Variable cost per hour
Embraer Phenom 300E**$2 500**
Pilatus PC-24**above**
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2**above**
The source’s estimate calls the Phenom 300E the most economical in this indicator.
Quick verdict
## The right aircraft for the route
Phenom 300E is strong in range and load, PC-24 - in the cabin and available luggage, CJ4 Gen2 - at the estimated cost of a mile. At close range solves the operation profile.
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