Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Cessna Citation Encore+
Summary
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 and the Cessna Citation Encore+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 flies farther (2,165 vs 2,000 nm); the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 carries more (10 vs 8 pax); the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is faster (451 vs 430 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 reaches more nonstop (298 versus 286). 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
165nm
7.6% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Cruise speed
21kt
4.7% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Cabin height
0.0ft
0.0% · tie
Max passengers
2
20.0% · Citation CJ4 Gen2 ahead
Nonstop reach
298 / 286
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation CJ4 Gen2 | Citation Encore+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,165 nm (4,009.6 km)✓ | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 451 kt (835.3 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 | 17,110 lb (7,761 kg) | 16,830 lb (7,634 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 10 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 | 77 cuft (2.18 m3)✓ | 67 cuft (1.9 m3) |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-4A | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,621 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
Naples – Carlsbad — 1,890 nm. Only the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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