Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Cessna Citation CJ2
- Capacity: Seats up to 8 passengers
- Engine: Twin-engine, Williams FJ44-2A
- Maximum Cruise Speed: Approximately 400 knots
- Range: Up to 1,800 nautical miles
- Cabin Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Cabin Width: 5 feet 5 inches
- Cabin Length: 15 feet 9 inches
- Avionics: Equipped with advanced avionics suite
- Features: Spacious cabin with a refreshment center, executive seating, and ample storage
- Performance: Short takeoff and landing capabilities, ideal for regional travel
- Maintenance: Well-maintained with a detailed service history available.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation CJ2 sits in the light-jet segment as a straightforward, owner-operator-friendly platform that balances cruise efficiency with practical runway performance. It is commonly used for regional business travel where predictable operating routines, broad airport access, and a right-sized cabin matter more than long-range endurance or large-cabin amenities.
Mission Fit
Mission planning tends to favor efficient stage lengths where the CJ2 can cruise at typical light-jet altitudes and make use of a wide selection of airports. It works well for mixed profiles—quick out-and-back day travel, multi-stop itineraries, and weather-driven altitude flexibility—while longer missions may require a stop depending on winds, reserves, and payload.
Cabin
The CJ2 cabin is a compact, club-style environment sized for small groups. Seating is typically arranged for four in a club with additional side-facing or belted seating depending on configuration, making it comfortable for short-to-midrange legs and workable for longer flights when passenger count stays modest. Baggage is generally split between an exterior compartment and smaller in-cabin storage, so packing strategy matters for full-seat missions.