Very Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 vs Eclipse 550
Both are very light jets. The Citation M2 Gen2 seats 1 more passenger (6 vs 5). The Citation M2 Gen2 flies 350 km (189 nm) farther: 2,165 km against 1,815 km. The Citation M2 Gen2 cruises 62 km/h faster. The Citation M2 Gen2 has the taller cabin (1.45 m vs 1.17 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 | Citation M2 Gen2 | Eclipse 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6 (better) | 5 |
| Range | 2,165 km1,169 nm (better) | 1,815 km980 nm |
| Cruise speed | 748 km/h404 kt (better) | 686 km/h370 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft (better) | 1.17 m3.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m4.8 ft (better) | 1.35 m4.4 ft |
| Cabin length | 4.50 m14.8 ft (better) | 3.70 m12.1 ft |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft (better) | 20 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (better) | No |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,400/hr | $2,800/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation M2 Gen2 if you need the extra 350 km (189 nm) of range, you are a group of 6, headroom matters (the cabin is 28 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.8 m longer).
On paper the Eclipse 550 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.
The Eclipse 550 is estimated at $2,800/hr against $3,400/hr for the Citation M2 Gen2, about $600 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation M2 Gen2 saves about 7 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 M2 Gen2 can fly New York (TEB) to Miami (OPF) nonstop, 1,758 km. The Eclipse 550 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.
Citation M2 Gen2 vs Eclipse 550: common questions
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