Cessna Citation (525)
Cessna Citation CJ4 (EC-OMU) at El Prat airport (Barcelona, Spain)
The Cessna CitationJet/CJ/M2 (Model 525) is a series of light business jets manufactured by Cessna, part of the Citation family. The 525 made its maiden flight on April 29, 1991, received FAA certification on October 16, 1992, and the first aircraft was delivered on March 30, 1993.
CJ aircraft are equipped with two Williams FJ44 engines, the forward fuselage section from the Citation II, and a new wing with a lifting profile and T-tail.
The CitationJet was upgraded to the CJ1/CJ1+/M2. The CJ1 was extended to the CJ2/CJ2+, which was produced from 2000 to 2016. Two further extensions resulted in the CJ3/CJ3+ (since 2004) and the CJ4 (since 2010, with a medium-swept wing). As of June 2017, 2,000 aircraft of all versions had been delivered.
In 2021, Cessna introduced the updated M2, CJ3, and CJ4 as the Citation Gen2. In 2024, the Citation Gen3 was announced, scheduled to enter service in 2026.
Variants
Model 525 (ICAO code: C525)
CitationJet
The Model 525 is equipped with Williams FJ44-1A turbofan engines.
CitationJet CJ1
Model 525 aircraft with serial numbers 0360 through 0599 are marketed as the CitationJet CJ1 and are equipped with the same Williams FJ44-1A engines. It has been upgraded with Pro Line 21 avionics.
CitationJet CJ1+
It is equipped with Williams FJ44-1AP turbofan engines. This aircraft is equipped with modern Pro Line 21 avionics and a FADEC engine control system. Certification was completed in 2005.
In 2014, the company introduced the GE Honda HF120 engine as an option for upgrading the CJ, CJ1, and CJ1+ models.
Citation M2
The M2 is equipped with FJ44-1AP-21 turbofan engines, which increase thrust by 10–15% at cruise speed and up to 5% at high speeds, as well as Garmin G3000 avionics. Released in 2011, the M2 is 22 knots faster than the CJ1+, with a wider cabin and a 4-inch-wider wing. Since 2013, approximately 150 aircraft have been produced. In 2023, the price of the M2 was US$6.15 million.
Citation M2 Gen2
In 2021, the company introduced an updated model of the Citation M2 called the M2 Gen2. It differs from the previous version with a premium interior featuring wireless chargers and USB-A and USB-C ports. The cargo compartment has been enlarged, allowing for 23 kg more luggage, and the co-pilot’s legroom has increased by 76 mm.
Model 525A (C25A)
CitationJet CJ2
The Model 525A is a five-foot-longer version of the CJ1 (Model 525). It is powered by Williams FJ44-2C turbofan engines. The first aircraft was delivered in 2000.
CitationJet CJ2+
It features upgraded avionics and Williams FJ44-3A-24 turbofan engines with FADEC control systems. The maximum range is 1,550 nautical miles according to NBAA instruments, calculated for the transport of four passengers. The cruise speed reaches 413 knots, and runway requirements have been reduced. Many features, including TCAS and TAWS, are already included as standard equipment.
CitationJet CJ2+ Alpine Edition
In 2014, Cessna launched a modernization package for the CJ2+—the Alpine Edition. It included new Garmin G3000 avionics and an updated cabin design. In 2012, the price of the CJ2+ was US$7.044 million.
Model 525B (C25B)
CitationJet CJ3
The CitationJet CJ3 (525B) is an upgraded version of the CJ2 equipped with Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines. Its maiden flight took place on April 17, 2003, and it received FAA certification in October 2004. The cockpit is designed for a single pilot but can accommodate two crew members and is equipped with six seats with storage compartments. From 2004 to 2018, 500 CJ3 and CJ3+ aircraft were delivered.
CitationJet CJ3+
The CitationJet CJ3+ is an updated version of the CJ3. The aircraft received FAA certification in 2014. The cockpit is equipped with modern Garmin G3000 avionics. The cabin features ergonomic M2 seats with adjustable armrests. In 2023, the price of a CJ3+ in this configuration reached US$10.415 million.
Citation CJ3 Gen2
In October 2025, Cessna received a type certificate from the FAA for the Citation CJ3 Gen2. The new model features improved avionics systems, a fully customizable cabin, additional legroom in the cabin (4.5 inches or 110 mm), and automatic thrust control from Garmin.
Model 525C (C25C)
Cessna Citation CJ4
The extended-range CJ4 was unveiled at the NBAA conference in 2006. Its wing is based on that of the Citation Sovereign, it is powered by Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines, and has a range of 2,165 nautical miles. The cabin is 21 inches longer and seats up to nine people. The first flight took place in 2008, and deliveries began in 2010.
The 400th CJ4 was delivered in April 2023; its fully equipped price is US$11.855 million.
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company
Assembly: Wichita (Kansas, United States)
First flight: 29 April 1991
Years of production: 1989—
Production: 2,000 (all modifications)
Length: 12.98 m (42 ft 7 in) – 16.26 m (53 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 14.40 m (47 ft 3 in) – 15.49 m (50 ft 10 in)
Height: 4.24 m (13 ft 11 in) – 4.69 m (15 ft 5 in)
Crew: 1 or 2
Powerplant: 2× Williams FJ44
Maximum speed: ≤835 km/h (451 kn)
Range: ≤4,010 km (2,165 nmi)
Service ceiling: 13,716 m (45,000 ft)
Empty weight: ≈4587 kg (10,114 lbs)
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