Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ3 vs Embraer Phenom 300E
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Cessna Citation CJ3 | Embraer Phenom 300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 1,748 nm | 2,010 nm |
| Cruise speed | 417 kt | 464 kt |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateThe size class's published hourly rates, not a quote for this model | $7,500–$9,500/hr (light jet) | $7,500–$9,500/hr (light jet) |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. CRAFT's own estimates, built the same way for every aircraft from public inputs; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Cessna Citation CJ3 | Embraer Phenom 300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $492,099 | $501,324 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $3,054/hr | $3,315/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,102,899 | $1,164,324 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $5,514/hr | $5,822/hr |
Full breakdowns: Cessna Citation CJ3 and Embraer Phenom 300E.
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