Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3+
- Seating Capacity: 6-8 passengers
- Maximum Range: Approximately 2,000 nautical miles
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 400 knots
- Avionics: Equipped with advanced Garmin G3000 system
- Cabin Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Cabin Width: 5 feet 5 inches
- Cabin Length: 17 feet 4 inches
- Baggage Capacity: 1,000 pounds
- Engines: Two Williams International FJ44-3A turbofan engines
- Takeoff Distance: 3,410 feet
- Landing Distance: 2,740 feet
- Features: Wi-Fi, entertainment system, and spacious cabin design
- Maintenance: Always maintained to the highest standards
- Location: Available for viewing at specified location.
About this Model
Overview
The Citation CJ3 sits in the light-jet segment as a step-up from entry-level light jets, focusing on predictable day-to-day dispatch, access to a broad set of runways, and a cabin sized for typical 4–6 passenger business trips. It is commonly used for regional and multi-stop schedules where turn time, straightforward avionics, and manageable operating complexity matter as much as cruise capability.
Mission Fit
A CJ3 is most at home on short-to-midrange stage lengths, including out-and-back days and multi-stop itineraries. It can support longer legs depending on payload, winds, and reserves, but the most consistent use case is efficient regional coverage rather than routine transcontinental flying at higher passenger counts.
Cabin
The CJ3 cabin is arranged around a center aisle with opposing club seating in the main cabin and an enclosed aft lavatory. The cabin height and width are typical for the light-jet class, with a step-down or slight floor contouring depending on interior generation and refurbishment. Noise levels, ride comfort, and environmental control are generally aligned with modern light jets; perceived comfort depends heavily on interior condition, seat design, and maintenance of seals and environmental systems.