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Beechjet 400A vs Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Both are light jets. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Citation CJ4 Gen2 flies 1,685 km (910 nm) farther: 3,820 km against 2,135 km. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 cruises 28 km/h faster. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 has the taller cabin (1.50 m vs 1.45 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Beechjet 400A | Citation CJ4 Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 9 (better) |
| Range | 2,135 km1,153 nm | 3,820 km2,063 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 807 km/h436 kt | 835 km/h451 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.50 m4.9 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 4.72 m15.5 ft | 5.50 m18.0 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 45 cu ft | 79 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (better) |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,600/hr (better) | $4,500/hr |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Beechjet 400A does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
Pick the Citation CJ4 Gen2 if you need the extra 1,685 km (910 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, headroom matters (the cabin is 5 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.8 m longer).
The Beechjet 400A is estimated at $3,600/hr against $4,500/hr for the Citation CJ4 Gen2, about $900 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation CJ4 Gen2 saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation CJ4 Gen2 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) nonstop, 1,926 km. The Beechjet 400A would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Beechjet 400A vs Citation CJ4 Gen2: common questions
Which has more range, the Beechjet 400A or the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2?
Which is cheaper to charter, the Beechjet 400A or the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2?
Which has the bigger cabin, the Beechjet 400A or the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2?
Which carries more passengers, the Beechjet 400A or the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2?
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