| Attribute | Cessna Citation III (650) × | Pilatus PC-12NGX × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Pilatus Aircraft |
| Model | Cessna Citation III (650) | Pilatus PC-12NGX |
| Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1982 | 1991 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1992 | - |
| Type | Midsize Business Jets | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | C650 | PC12 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Garrett TFE731-3B | 1x Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,650 | 1,200 |
| Avionics | Sperry/Honeywell SPZ-650 | Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 909 | 537 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 165 | 124 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,348 | 3,339 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,545 | 9,144 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 19.33 | 9.75 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,435 | 758 |
| Landing distance (m) | 780 | 661 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 9,980 | 4,740 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 9,071 | 4,500 |
| Max payload (kg) | 725 | 1,014 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 4,618 | 1,522 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1.7 | 1.13 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 11 | 9 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.73 | 1.47 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.67 | 1.52 |
| Cabin length (m) | 5.6 | 5.16 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.12 | 4.26 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 16.3 | 16.28 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | Small Winglets |