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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 CJ1View aircraft profile	Cessna Citation BravoView aircraft profile	Beechcraft Premier IView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2002	2002	2003
Estimated purchase	€1.7m	€2.01m	€1.61m
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€422k	€528k	€497k
Five-year cash outlay	€3.81m	€4.65m	€4.09m
Cruise speed	389 kt	405 kt	426 kt
Advertised range	1300 nm	1587 nm	829 nm
Seats	7	8	8
Realistic payload	700 kg	408 kg	630 kg
Runway need	1010 m	1100 m	1000 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	An accessible and efficient single-pilot jet, but TAP coverage, inspections and avionics upgrades dominate lifecycle economics.	A robust and comfortable light jet, but engine programme and phase inspections can outweigh the acquisition price.	The Premier I combines 8-seat jet capability with about 829 NM reported range and about 426 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

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