Aircraft comparison
Embraer Phenom 300E vs Nextant 400XTi vs Cessna Citation CJ3
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
| Embraer Phenom 300E | Nextant 400XTi | Cessna Citation CJ3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | — | 9 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 2,010 nm | — | 1,748 nm |
| Cruise speed | 464 kt | — | 417 kt |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | — | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $3,150/hr | — | $2,750/hr |
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. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Embraer Phenom 300E | Nextant 400XTi | Cessna Citation CJ3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $359,130 | $355,282 | $334,800 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $1,652/hr | $1,495/hr | $1,559/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $689,530 | $654,282 | $646,600 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $3,448/hr | $3,271/hr | $3,233/hr |
Full breakdowns: Embraer Phenom 300E, Nextant 400XTi and Cessna Citation CJ3.
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