Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ2+ vs Cessna Citation Encore+
Summary
The Cessna Citation CJ2+ and the Cessna Citation Encore+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation Encore+ flies farther (2,000 vs 1,613 nm); the Cessna Citation Encore+ is faster (430 vs 418 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation Encore+ reaches more nonstop (286 versus 247). On a route like Atlanta – Truckee (1,746 nm), only the Cessna Citation Encore+ makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
387nm
19.4% · Citation Encore+ ahead
Cruise speed
12kt
2.8% · Citation Encore+ ahead
Cabin height
0.0ft
0.0% · tie
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
247 / 286
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation CJ2+ | Citation Encore+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,613 nm (2,987.3 km) | 2,000 nm (3,704 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 418 kt (774.1 km/h) | 430 kt (796.4 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 12,500 lb (5,669.9 kg) | 16,830 lb (7,634 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 count | 7 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Baggage volume | 65 cuft (1.84 m3) | 67 cuft (1.9 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-3A-24 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 2,490 lbf | 3,400 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Atlanta – Truckee — 1,746 nm. Only the Cessna Citation Encore+ makes this nonstop (estimate).
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