Head to head
Cirrus Vision Jet vs Embraer Phenom 100
The Phenom is the better aircraft for a full six-passenger load over 900 nm. Below that, the Vision Jet does the same job for materially less money and gets into runways the Phenom cannot use.
- Category
- Twin-engine very light jet
Specification
Side by side
| Specification | Cirrus Vision Jet | Embraer Phenom 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1 × Williams FJ33-5A | 2 × PW617F-E |
| Max cruise | 311 KTAS | 390 KTAS |
| Max range | 1,275 nm | 1,178 nm |
| Balanced field | 3,192 ft | 3,699 ft |
| Whole-airframe parachute | Standard | Not available |
| Emergency autoland | Standard | Not available |
Where the Embraer Phenom 100 wins
Two engines, a slightly faster cruise, and a cabin that carries a sixth passenger in comfort. On paper it is the more conventional light-jet answer.
Where the Vision Jet wins
CAPS, Safe Return autoland, a shorter balanced field, and roughly a third less fuel burn per hour — which shows up directly in the quote.
The verdict
The Phenom is the better aircraft for a full six-passenger load over 900 nm. Below that, the Vision Jet does the same job for materially less money and gets into runways the Phenom cannot use.
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