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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs SyberJet SJ30

Both are light jets. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The SyberJet SJ30 flies 1,245 km (672 nm) farther: 5,065 km against 3,820 km. The SyberJet SJ30 cruises 28 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.50 m.

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 exterior

Cessna

Citation CJ4 Gen2

9 seats · 3,820 km

SyberJet SJ30 exterior

SyberJet Aircraft

SyberJet SJ30

8 seats · 5,065 km

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.

SpecificationCitation CJ4 Gen2SyberJet SJ30
Passengers9 (better)8
Range3,820 km2,063 nm5,065 km2,735 nm (better)
Cruise speed835 km/h451 kt863 km/h466 kt (better)
Cabin height1.50 m4.9 ft1.50 m4.9 ft
Cabin width1.50 m4.9 ft (better)1.45 m4.8 ft
Cabin length5.50 m18.0 ft (better)4.50 m14.8 ft
Baggage79 cu ft (better)47 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$4,500/hr$4,000/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Citation CJ4 Gen2 if you are a group of 9, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer), you want a wider cabin (5 cm more across) and you travel with a lot of luggage (79 cu ft of baggage space vs 47).

Pick the SyberJet SJ30 if you need the extra 1,245 km (672 nm) of range and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 28 km/h faster).

The SyberJet SJ30 is estimated at $4,000/hr against $4,500/hr for the Citation CJ4 Gen2, about $500 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster SyberJet SJ30 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 SyberJet SJ30 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Moscow (SVO) nonstop, 3,712 km. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 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.

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Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs SyberJet SJ30: common questions

Which has more range, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the SyberJet SJ30?
The SyberJet SJ30 has more range: 5,065 km (2,735 nm) against 3,820 km (2,063 nm) for the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, a difference of 1,245 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the SyberJet SJ30?
The SyberJet SJ30 has the lower estimated rate ($4,000/hr against $4,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the SyberJet SJ30?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 has the bigger cabin, 1.50 m high, 1.50 m wide and 5.50 m long. The SyberJet SJ30 cabin is 1.50 m high, 1.45 m wide and 4.50 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the SyberJet SJ30?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 carries more: up to 9 passengers against 8 for the SyberJet SJ30.

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