Light Jet · In production

Cessna Citation CJ3+

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet built by Cessna, in service since 2014. It covers up to 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km) nonstop, cruises at 416 kt (770.4 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Williams FJ44-3A, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Range
2,040nm
3,778.1 km
High-speed cruise
416kt
770.4 km/h
Passengers
9max
Ceiling
45,000ft
Cessna Citation CJ3+ — exterior
Photo: Peter Bakema · GFDL 1.2 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet built by Cessna, in service since 2014. It covers up to 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km) nonstop, cruises at 416 kt (770.4 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Williams FJ44-3A, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km) ref
Max cruise speed 416 kt (770.4 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 45,000 ft (13,716 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 13,870 lb (6,291.3 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 7 count ref
Max passengers 9 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin length 15.7 ft (4.79 m) ref
Cabin height 4.8 ft (1.46 m) ref
Cabin width 4.8 ft (1.46 m) ref
Baggage volume 65 cuft (1.84 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant Williams FJ44-3A ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 2,820 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Morristown – Scottsdale 1,829 nm ✓ Nonstop
Dallas – Teterboro 1,187 nm ✓ Nonstop
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Ibiza (Eivissa) 786 nm ✓ Nonstop
London – Bolzano (BZ) 532 nm ✓ Nonstop
Olbia (SS) – Sion 333 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
Scottsdale – Teterboro 1,845 nm Fuel stop
New York – Scottsdale 1,858 nm Fuel stop

Individual aircraft 24 on the US register

Registered Citation CJ3+ aircraft from the FAA public-domain register (organisation owners only; positions not shown).

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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna Citation CJ3+?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ has a maximum range of 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km).
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ3+ carry?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ seats up to 9 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Cessna Citation CJ3+ still in production?
Yes — the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is currently in production.