Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Embraer Phenom 300E
Summary
Cessna Citation CJ3+ versus Embraer Phenom 300E: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ leads: 2,040 nm against 2,010 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E carries more passengers (10 vs 9). The Embraer Phenom 300E offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Citation CJ3+ | Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km)✓ | 2,010 nm (3,722.5 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 416 kt (770.4 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 | 13,870 lb (6,291.3 kg) | 18,552 lb (8,415 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 10 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 15.7 ft (4.79 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 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 2,820 lbf | 3,478 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.