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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is a light jet built by Cessna, in service since 2010. It covers up to 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km) nonstop, cruises at 451 kt (835.3 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–10 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Williams FJ44-4A, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Range
2,165nm
4,009.6 km
High-speed cruise
451kt
835.3 km/h
Passengers
10max
Ceiling
45,000ft
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 — exterior
Photo: Alf van Beem · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is a light jet built by Cessna, in service since 2010. It covers up to 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km) nonstop, cruises at 451 kt (835.3 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–10 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Williams FJ44-4A, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km) ref
Max cruise speed 451 kt (835.3 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 45,000 ft (13,716 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 17,110 lb (7,761 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 7 count ref
Max passengers 10 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin length 17.3 ft (5.27 m) ref
Cabin height 4.8 ft (1.46 m) ref
Cabin width 4.8 ft (1.46 m) ref
Baggage volume 77 cuft (2.18 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant Williams FJ44-4A ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 3,621 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Las Vegas – Teterboro 1,935 nm ✓ Nonstop
Dallas – Bedford 1,334 nm ✓ Nonstop
Eagle – Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling 874 nm ✓ Nonstop
London – Cannes 545 nm ✓ Nonstop
Olbia (SS) – Bolzano (BZ) 343 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
Naples – Los Angeles 1,949 nm Fuel stop
New York – Las Vegas 1,949 nm Fuel stop

Individual aircraft 24 on the US register

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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 has a maximum range of 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km).
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 carry?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 seats up to 10 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 still in production?
Yes — the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is currently in production.