Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation Encore+ vs Pilatus PC-24
Summary
The Cessna Citation Encore+ and the Pilatus PC-24 are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 carries more (11 vs 8 pax); the Pilatus PC-24 is faster (440 vs 430 kt); the Pilatus PC-24 has the taller cabin (5.1 vs 4.8 ft). Both reach 286 of 1038 benchmark city pairs nonstop.
Key differences
Range
0nm
0.0% · tie
Cruise speed
10kt
2.3% · PC-24 ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.9% · PC-24 ahead
Max passengers
3
27.3% · PC-24 ahead
Nonstop reach
286 / 286
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation Encore+ | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 430 kt (796.4 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 | 16,830 lb (7,634 kg) | 18,300 lb (8,300.7 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 8 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 11 count✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 5.6 ft (1.71 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 67 cuft (1.9 m3) | 90 cuft (2.55 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B | Williams FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,400 lbf | 3,420 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. Both aircraft can fly this nonstop (estimate).
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