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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Cessna Citation AscendView aircraft profile	Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3View aircraft profile	Pilatus PC-24View aircraft profile
Typical market year	2026	2026	2025
Estimated purchase	€18m	€13m	€11.5m
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€692k	€582k	€508k
Five-year cash outlay	€21.46m	€15.91m	€14.04m
Cruise speed	441 kt	451 kt	440 kt
Advertised range	1940 nm	2165 nm	2040 nm
Seats	12	10	11
Realistic payload	2334 kg	1643 kg	1200 kg
Runway need	1158 m	1039 m	893 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	A large cabin, efficient engines and short-field capability are attractive, but certification, delivery and pricing remain early-programme variables.	Near-midsize performance with single-pilot capability, but the Gen3 market is pre-delivery and programme costs remain high.	A uniquely versatile jet with a large cargo door and short-field access, but price and professional operating costs exceed conventional light jets.

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