Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 vs Pilatus PC-24
On published range, the Pilatus PC-24 goes 833 km further than the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 (3,704 km against 2,871 km).
The Pilatus PC-24 is certified for 11 passengers, against 7 for the other.
The Pilatus PC-24 has the taller cabin (1.55 m against 1.45 m).
Both sit in the "Light jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 2,350 – 3,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table |  Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 |  Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Light jet | Light jet |
| Production | In production | In production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 7 | 11 — Best value |
| Cabin length | 3.45 m | 7 m — Best value |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m | 1.69 m — Best value |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m | 1.55 m — Best value |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 2,871 km (1,550 nm) | 3,704 km (2,000 nm) — Best value |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.71 | Mach 0.74 — Best value |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 2,350 – 3,000 | € 2,350 – 3,000 |
| Compare | Quote on this model | Quote on this model |
Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.
Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)