Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Summary
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 flies farther (2,165 vs 2,040 nm); the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 carries more (10 vs 9 pax); the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is faster (451 vs 416 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 reaches more nonstop (298 versus 288). On a route like Naples – Carlsbad (1,890 nm), only the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
125nm
5.8% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Cruise speed
35kt
7.8% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Cabin height
0.0ft
0.0% · tie
Max passengers
1
10.0% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Nonstop reach
288 / 298
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation CJ3+ | Citation CJ4 Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km) | 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 416 kt (770.4 km/h) | 451 kt (835.3 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 13,870 lb (6,291.3 kg) | 17,110 lb (7,761 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 10 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 15.7 ft (4.79 m) | 17.3 ft (5.27 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Baggage volume | 65 cuft (1.84 m3) | 77 cuft (2.18 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-3A | Williams FJ44-4A |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 2,820 lbf | 3,621 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
Naples – Carlsbad — 1,890 nm. Only the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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