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Citation CJ2+

The Cessna Citation CJ2+ is a light business jet in the popular CitationJet family, single-pilot certified and seating up to seven. Powered by Williams FJ44-3A engines with FADEC and equipped with the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, it offers a blend of speed, efficiency, and easy handling that made it a favorite among owner-operators.

  • Light jet in the best-selling CitationJet family
  • Single-pilot certified
  • Williams FJ44-3A engines with FADEC
  • Collins Pro Line 21 avionics
  • Seats up to 7 passengers
  • Efficient and easy to fly for owner-operators
Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation CJ2+

Citation CJ2+ key specifications

Range
1,613 nm
Cruise speed
418 kts
Passengers
up to 7
Max take-off weight
12,500 lb
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Overview

About the Citation CJ2+

The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation CJ2+ is a business jet from the Citation CJ family that entered service in 2006 and is a current-generation design. Developed in the United States, it is built for private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,613 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 418 knots. It seats up to 7 passengers and is powered by 2 Williams FJ44-3A-24 engines.

Its 1,613 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Use the comparisons below to see how the Citation CJ2+ stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
1,613 nm
Cruise Speed
418 kt
Max Seats
7
MTOW
12,500 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the Citation CJ2+, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
United States
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Engine Model
Williams FJ44-3A-24
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Two-crew

20 more specifications — performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant — are free with an account.

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Value & depreciation

How a business jet like the Citation CJ2+ typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~73%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~54%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~40%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

Pricing & seller quotes

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Ownership & ROI calculator

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True cost per flight hour
Fully-burdened ownership cost from fuel to financing — free.
Five-year ROI projection
Revenue, EBITDA, equity, ROI, NPV & IRR modelled out five years.
Charter profitability
Private, hybrid and full-charter scenarios side by side.
Compare aircraft
Acquisition, cost/hour and ROI across multiple types.

How the Citation CJ2+ compares

Side by side with the most similar business jets.

Performance
Range
1,613 nm
1,437 nm
1,550 nm
2,040 nm
Cruise speed
418 kt
422 kt
404 kt
416 kt
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
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9
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
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Length
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Turbofan
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Engine model
Williams FJ44-3A-24
GE Honda HF120
Williams FJ44-1AP-21
Williams International FJ44-3A

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