Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Summary
Cessna Citation CJ3+ versus Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 leads: 2,165 nm against 2,040 nm. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 carries more passengers (10 vs 9).
| 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). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.