Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Cessna Citation M2 Gen 2
- Seating Capacity: 6 passengers
- Maximum Range: 1,550 nautical miles
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 400 knots
- Engine Type: Williams International FJ44-1AP-21
- Takeoff Distance: 3,250 feet
- Landing Distance: 2,700 feet
- Avionics: Garmin G3000
- Cabin Height: 5 feet
- Cabin Width: 5 feet
- Cabin Length: 12.4 feet
- Baggage Capacity: 1,200 pounds
- Features: Wi-Fi, advanced entertainment system, and customizable interior options.
About this Model
Overview
The Citation M2 Gen2 sits at the small end of the business-jet spectrum, prioritizing straightforward operations, predictable dispatch, and access to airports with shorter runways than many larger jets. The Gen2 refresh centers on cabin and cockpit updates rather than a change in the core airframe concept—making it a practical step-up from high-end pistons/turboprops or an efficient platform for time-sensitive regional travel.
Mission Fit
In typical use, the M2 Gen2 is most effective for short-to-midrange legs with modest passenger counts and a desire to use more secondary airports. It supports efficient day-return patterns and quick repositioning. Mission planning should account for passenger count, baggage, and hot/high conditions, which can reduce practical range and climb performance compared with brochure figures.
Cabin
The cabin is designed around a compact, club-style layout suited to small groups. The Gen2 update emphasizes a refreshed interior environment and amenities intended to make short segments feel less utilitarian, but it remains a light-jet cabin: limited stand-up height, a smaller lavatory arrangement compared with larger Citations, and best comfort for up to four adults on typical legs.