Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Embraer Phenom 300E
Summary
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 and the Embraer Phenom 300E are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 flies farther (2,165 vs 2,010 nm); the Embraer Phenom 300E is faster (464 vs 451 kt); the Embraer Phenom 300E has the taller cabin (4.9 vs 4.8 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 reaches more nonstop (298 versus 287). On a route like Naples – Carlsbad (1,890 nm), only the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
155nm
7.2% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Cruise speed
13kt
2.8% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
298 / 287
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation CJ4 Gen2 | Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km)✓ | 2,010 nm (3,722.5 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 451 kt (835.3 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 | 17,110 lb (7,761 kg) | 18,552 lb (8,415 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 10 count | 10 count |
| Cabin length | 17.3 ft (5.27 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 | 77 cuft (2.18 m3) | 84 cuft (2.38 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-4A | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,621 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
Naples – Carlsbad — 1,890 nm. Only the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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