The Best Decision is the Right Decision
The Cessna Citation CJ3+/CJ2+ jets deliver stellar and unmatched reliability, blending productivity and comfort seamlessly.
Their exceptional range, speed, takeoff capabilities, and operational efficiency enable you to arrive closer to your destination in style while valuing your time and comfort.
When it comes to the Pilatus PC-12, AirSprint is the Canadian expert, with over 87,000 hours of flight time logged. In 2012, the company transitioned to Cessna Citation jets to enhance its fleet's speed and efficiency and reduce operational costs.
With industry pricing based on annual flight hours, aircraft speed matters and the Citation CJ3+ outperforms the Pilatus PC-12 with its superior performance, allowing you to own approximately 30% less of a fractional share. For instance, a 100-hour share of a PC-12 could be reduced to a 75-hour share with the CJ3+ while still allowing you to reach the same destinations and giving you an additional 5 hours of annual flight time to enjoy more trips.
So, how do the Citation CJ3+/CJ2+ jets compare overall to the Pilatus PC-12?
Citation CJ2+
- 479 mph maximum cruise speed
- 45,000 ft maximum cruise altitude
- 1,300 nm range (3 pax / 2 crew)
- Cabin H: 57 in, W: 58 in, L: 13 ft 7 in
- Full refreshment centre
- 900 lbs baggage (inc. 100 lbs crew)
- 3,700 ft runway requirement
- 6 passengers
- Approx. $4,000,000
Pilatus PC-12
- 290 mph maximum cruise speed
- 30,000 ft maximum cruise altitude
- 1,500 nm range (3 pax / 2 crew)
- Cabin H: 57 in, W: 60 in, L: 16 ft 1 in
- Mini refreshment centre
- 600 lbs baggage (inc. 100 lbs crew)
- 2,485 ft runway requirement
- 6 passengers
- Approx. $6,500,000
Citation CJ3+
- 479 mph maximum cruise speed
- 45,000 ft maximum cruise altitude
- 1,600 nm range (3 pax / 2 crew)
- Cabin H: 57 in, W: 58 in, L: 15 ft 8 in
- Full refreshment centre
- 900 lbs baggage (inc. 100 lbs crew)
- 3,700 ft runway requirement
- 6 passengers (up to 7)
- Approx. $10,500,000
Compared to Pilatus PC-12, the Citation CJ3+ offers:
- Increased Efficiency: Spend less time in the air.
- Extended Range: Achieve more with a nearly 350 nm range increase.
- Rapid Climb: Reach 45,000 ft in under 27 mins.
- Optimal Cruising: Fly above weather at fuel-efficient altitudes.
- Enhanced Safety: Twin-engine redundancy boosts power and speed.
- Superior Comfort: Smoother ride and lower cabin pressure for a refreshed arrival.
Your time is valuable—make the most of it.
Citation CJ3+
Meet the Cessna Citation CJ3+
Light-jet efficiency and flexibility meet mid-size jet performance, range and comfort. You won't find a better cabin in a jet of this class, with carefully-crafted seats and surroundings for up to seven passengers. A beautiful and elegant way to fly.
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