Hawker Premier 1A vs Cessna Citation M2

The Hawker Premier IA (composite light jet, ~451 kt, two-crew) and Cessna Citation M2 (very-light jet, ~404 kt, single-pilot) are light-jet alternatives — the Premier has a larger composite-fuselage cabin; the M2 is single-pilot certified with the modern Garmin G3000 cockpit and the largest light-jet support network.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Hawker Premier 1A
For sale now
21
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
8
Source marketplaces
5
Model years available
2001–2012
Cessna Citation M2
For sale now
57
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
10
Source marketplaces
9
Model years available
2013–2024

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Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Hawker Premier 1A Cessna Citation M2
Hawker Premier 1A
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Median $1,695,000
 Cessna Citation M2
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Median $3,825,000
Price Range $1,340,500 – $1,898,500 $3,352,500 – $4,297,500
Category Light Jet Light Jet
Model Specifications
Seats 6 7
Cruise Speed — 370 kts (685 km/h)
Range — 1,300 nm (2,408 km)
Service Ceiling — 41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Gross Weight — 10,700 lbs (4,854 kg)
Useful Load — 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Fuel Capacity — 386.0 gal (1461 L)
Fuel Burn — 115.0 GPH (435 L/h)
TBO — 3,500 hrs
Overhaul Cost — $250,000
Annual Fixed — $250,000
Hourly Variable — $1,600
Engines — 2 x Turbofan

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Hawker Premier 1A

Cessna Citation M2

Fuel$632/hr
Variable$1,600/hr
Annual Fixed$250,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $570,000/yr

Which Should You Buy: Hawker Premier 1A or Cessna Citation M2?

Bottom line: Choose the Citation M2 for single-pilot certification, modern Garmin G3000 avionics and the comprehensive Cessna support network. Choose the Hawker Premier IA for the larger cabin and ~47 kt more speed — accepting two-crew operations, thinner parts support (discontinued 2012) and composite-repair considerations. ================================================================ # SUMMARY — нові пари для створення (14 total) ================================================================ 🔧 **Інтегратору — створити ці 14 compare-URL:** | URL | Тип | Value | |---|---|---| | `/compare/daher-tbm-vs-pilatus-pc-12` | cross (new×new) | 🔥 highest | | `/compare/daher-tbm-vs-pilatus-pc-24` | cross (new×new) | high | | `/compare/daher-tbm-940-vs-daher-tbm-850` | intra | medium | | `/compare/socata-tbm-700-vs-daher-tbm-850` | cross (new×new) | medium | | `/compare/pilatus-pc-12-vs-pilatus-pc-24` | intra | 🔥 high | | `/compare/honda-hondajet-vs-embraer-phenom-300` | cross (new×main) | medium | | `/compare/diamond-da40-vs-diamond-da42` | intra | 🔥 high | | `/compare/diamond-da42-vs-diamond-da62` | intra | medium | | `/compare/hawker-800xp-vs-learjet-60` | cross (new×main) | 🔥 highest | | `/compare/hawker-900xp-vs-cessna-citation-sovereign` | cross (new×main) | high | | `/compare/hawker-4000-vs-bombardier-challenger-300` | cross (new×main) | high | | `/compare/hawker-400-vs-cessna-citation-cj1` | cross (new×main) | medium | | `/compare/hawker-800xp-vs-hawker-900xp` | intra | medium | | `/compare/hawker-premier-ia-vs-cessna-citation-m2` | cross (new×main) | medium | **Свідомо ПРОПУЩЕНІ (low-value механічні пари)**: - TBM 900 vs 910, 930 vs 940 (сусідні generation — ніхто не порівнює) - PC-12 NG vs NGX окремо (вже покрито в PC-12 model page generation comparison) - DA40 TDI vs NG (engine generation — у model page, не окрема compare) - Hawker 850XP vs 900XP (між-сусідні; 800XP vs 900XP покриває range) - HondaJet Elite vs Elite S (variant refinements — у model page) **Вже покрито в основних brand-файлах (НЕ дублювати)**: - TBM vs King Air / M600 / SF50 / Phenom 100 → daher refs у beechcraft/piper/cirrus/embraer - PC-12 vs King Air / Caravan / Cheyenne → pilatus refs у beechcraft/cessna/piper - PC-24 vs Phenom 300 / CJ4 → у embraer/cessna - HondaJet vs Phenom 100 / M2 / Mustang / SF50 / CJ3 → у embraer/cessna/cirrus - DA40 vs 172/SR20; DA42 vs Seneca; DA62 vs Baron/SR22T; DA50 vs SR22T/Bonanza → у cessna/cirrus/piper/beechcraft - Hawker 800 vs XLS/CJ4/Citation V/X; Hawker 400/Premier vs King Air → у cessna/beechcraft

Pick the Premier 1A if…

  • Budget matters — from $1,340,500 vs $3,352,500, you save ~$2,012,000.

Pick the Citation M2 if…

  • More seats — 7 vs 6.
  • More inventory — 51 listings vs 22.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Hawker Premier 1A or Cessna Citation M2?
It depends on your mission and budget. The Citation M2 cruises at 370 kts with 1,300 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Hawker Premier 1A and Cessna Citation M2?
Seats: 6 vs 7.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Citation M2: about $1600/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Premier 1A: 6 seats. Citation M2: 7 seats / 3,100 lb useful load. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Citation M2: 3,500-hour TBO, overhaul ~$250,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
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