Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ2+ vs Embraer Phenom 300E
Summary
The Cessna Citation CJ2+ and the Embraer Phenom 300E are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Phenom 300E flies farther (2,010 vs 1,613 nm); the Embraer Phenom 300E carries more (10 vs 8 pax); the Embraer Phenom 300E is faster (464 vs 418 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Phenom 300E reaches more nonstop (287 versus 247). On a route like Atlanta – Truckee (1,746 nm), only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
397nm
19.8% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cruise speed
46kt
9.9% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Max passengers
2
20.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Nonstop reach
247 / 287
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation CJ2+ | Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,613 nm (2,987.3 km) | 2,010 nm (3,722.5 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 418 kt (774.1 km/h) | 464 kt (859.3 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 12,500 lb (5,669.9 kg) | 18,552 lb (8,415 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 count | 7 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 10 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 13.6 ft (4.15 m) | 17.2 ft (5.24 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.9 ft (1.49 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 65 cuft (1.84 m3) | 84 cuft (2.38 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-3A-24 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 2,490 lbf | 3,478 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Atlanta – Truckee — 1,746 nm. Only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes this nonstop (estimate).
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