Head-to-head comparison

Cessna Citation Mustang vs Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite

Very Light Jet · Very Light Jet

Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.

Dimension-by-dimension advantages

Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.

Max Range
Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite has a higher max range (1,437 nm vs 1,070 nm).
Cruise Speed
Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite has a higher cruise speed (422 kts vs 340 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Cessna Citation Mustang has a shorter takeoff distance (3,110 ft vs 3,491 ft).
Passenger Capacity
Cessna Citation Mustang and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are comparable on passenger capacity (5 pax vs 5 pax).

Side-by-side specifications

Specification Cessna Citation Mustang Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Category Very Light Jet Very Light Jet
Production Out of production Out of production
Max range 1,070 nm 1,437 nm
NBAA IFR range (4 pax) 1,070 nm 1,437 nm
Max cruise speed 340 kts 422 kts
Max altitude 41,000 ft 43,000 ft
Takeoff distance 3,110 ft 3,491 ft
Landing distance 2,488 ft 2,793 ft
Max passengers 5 5
Cabin length 10 ft 12 ft
Cabin width 5 ft 5 ft
Stand-up cabin No No
Enclosed lavatory Yes No
Single-pilot certified Yes No
Hot & high capable No No
Fuel burn 120 gph
Pre-owned price $4.3M – $4.3M
Total cost/hr (400 hrs) $2K
Fixed annual cost $202K

All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.

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