Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 versus Pilatus PC-24: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 leads: 2,165 nm against 2,000 nm. The Pilatus PC-24 carries more passengers (11 vs 10). The Pilatus PC-24 offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Citation CJ4 Gen2 | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km)✓ | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 451 kt (835.3 km/h)✓ | 440 kt (814.9 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) | 18,300 lb (8,300.7 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 8 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 10 count | 11 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 17.3 ft (5.27 m) | 23 ft (7.01 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 5.6 ft (1.71 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 77 cuft (2.18 m3) | 90 cuft (2.55 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-4A | Williams FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,621 lbf | 3,420 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.