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Citation CJ2+
Super Light jet
The Cessna Citation CJ2+ refines everything that made the CJ2 a success, delivering greater efficiency, advanced avionics, and a smoother, more intelligent flight experience. Whether flying for business or leisure, the CJ2+ takes every journey further, faster, smarter, and with effortless Citation elegance.
Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient Than Ever
Overview
Introduced in 2005 by Cessna Aircraft Company, the Citation CJ2+ builds upon the proven foundation of the CJ2 with smarter technology, improved performance, and enhanced efficiency. The aircraft’s new Williams FJ44-3A-24 engines, featuring FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), deliver smoother thrust, greater fuel economy, and lower operating costs. In the cockpit, the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite replaces the Honeywell Primus 1000, introducing a fully digital glass cockpit with intuitive flight management and advanced situational awareness. The CJ2+ climbs faster, cruises more efficiently, and offers a more refined passenger experience, maintaining its renowned short-field capabilities and single-pilot certification. With its blend of innovation, reliability, and elegance, the CJ2+ represents the evolution of simplicity into true sophistication, a jet designed to perform and impress in equal measure.
Where Technology Meets Tranquility
Luxury interior
The Citation CJ2+ interior reflects the next evolution in Cessna’s approach to private jet comfort, elegant, ergonomic, and effortlessly functional. Designed for both productivity and relaxation, its cabin offers superior sound insulation, enhanced lighting, and refined materials throughout.
Enhanced Cabin Quietness and Comfort
Advanced acoustic insulation and refined air management deliver a quieter, more stable cabin environment. The CJ2+ transforms every flight into a serene experience, ideal for focused work or complete relaxation.
Refined Materials and Custom Finishes
Premium leathers, fine veneers, and handcrafted details elevate the CJ2+ cabin to new levels of sophistication. Each surface reflects Cessna’s attention to craftsmanship and timeless design.
Intelligent Cabin Lighting and Layout
Optimized natural and LED lighting enhance visibility and comfort, while the spacious club seating configuration creates an open, welcoming ambiance perfect for both business and leisure travel.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
Refined for greater efficiency and precision, the Citation CJ2+ blends advanced engineering with Cessna’s hallmark reliability. Its upgraded improvements deliver faster climbs, improved fuel economy, and smoother handling, making it one of the most capable and efficient jets in its class.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
418 KTAS (774 km/h), higher speed and improved aerodynamic efficiency for faster travel.
Maximum Range
1,613 NM (2,987 km), perfect for nonstop routes.
Service Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m), high-altitude performance ensures smooth, fuel-efficient flight above weather and turbulence.
Takeoff Distance
3,360 ft (1,024 m), exceptional short-field capability, accessing airports larger jets can’t reach.
Landing Distance
2,700 ft (823 m), precise control and stability for smooth landings on compact runways.
Rate of Climb
3,990 ft/min, rapid climb enabled by powerful, efficient Williams engines.
Capacity
Passengers
Up to 6, executive seating for productivity and comfort during flight.
Crew
1 or 2 (Single-pilot certified), simplified operation through advanced avionics and system automation.
Cabin Volume
247 cu ft (7.00 m³), a bright, quiet, and functional environment optimized for luxury travel.
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 13.7 ft (4.18 m)
Width: 4.8 ft (1.47 m)
Height: 4.8 ft (1.47 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
3,932 lb (1,784 kg) / 582 US gal (2,203 L), long-range efficiency with reduced fuel burn thanks to advanced FADEC control.
Engines
2 × Williams FJ44-3A-24 Turbofan Engines
Modern, high-efficiency engines with FADEC automation for smoother, more reliable power management.
Thrust (each)
2,490 lbf (11.1 kN), delivers strong climb capability and consistent cruise performance with minimal pilot input.
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
22 × 25 in (0.56 × 0.64 m), easy-access rear door for convenient luggage handling and equipment storage.
Baggage Compartment
65 cu ft (1.84 m³) total, accommodates 6–7 standard suitcases or a mix of carry-ons, golf bags, and business cases, divided between internal and external compartments for optimal use.
Refined Comfort, Advanced Confidence
Key feature
The Cessna Citation CJ2+ embodies the evolution of private jet excellence where comfort meets confidence and innovation defines every detail. Inside, passengers experience a quieter, more refined cabin crafted for relaxation or productivity, while in the cockpit, pilots benefit from advanced systems that enhance safety, situational awareness, and control.
Elevated Cabin Experience
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The CJ2+ interior sets a new benchmark in the light-jet class. Enhanced insulation and refined air management ensure a quieter, calmer environment, while new LED lighting and elegant materials create a bright, luxurious atmosphere. Improved pressurization provides a lower cabin altitude for reduced fatigue on longer flights, and the reimagined climate control system ensures consistent comfort. The result is a cabin that feels larger, quieter, and unmistakably premium, every mile of the journey.
Pilot Security Enhancements
Safety & Operational Advantage
At the heart of the CJ2+ lies a commitment to safety and simplicity. The advanced Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite transforms the cockpit into a fully digital flight environment, offering real-time awareness, automated monitoring, and precise control. Integrated flight displays and intuitive system management reduce pilot workload while enhancing safety in all flight phases. Combined with FADEC engine automation, the CJ2+ empowers pilots with effortless control and exceptional reliability, every flight, every condition.
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