Cessna Citation CJ2 vs Cessna Citation CJ1
The CitationJet line (CJ1 / CJ2 / CJ3 / CJ4) are progressive evolutions of the same straight-wing light-jet design — CJ1 ~389 kt / ~1,300 nm, CJ2 ~413 kt / ~1,500 nm, CJ3 ~417 kt / ~1,800 nm, CJ4 ~451 kt / ~2,165 nm. Each step adds power, cabin length and range.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 38
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 11
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 2000–2019
- For sale now
- 83
- Median asking
- $1,549,000
- Range
- $999,000–$2,159,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 14
- Model years available
- 1993–2008
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation CJ2 | Cessna Citation CJ1 |
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| Price Range | $2,402,000 – $2,780,000 | $999,000 – $2,159,000 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 389 kts (720 km/h) | 359 kts (665 km/h) |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) | 10,600 lbs (4,808 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 430.0 gal (1628 L) | 357.0 gal (1351 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 130.0 GPH (492 L/h) | 110.0 GPH (416 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | $260,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $230,000 | $280,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,600 | $1,800 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
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Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation CJ2 or Cessna Citation CJ1?
Bottom line: Choose by mission: the CJ1 for the lowest-cost entry-jet single-pilot ownership; CJ2 for slightly larger cabin and longer range; CJ3 for the segment-defining light-jet with strong economics; CJ4 for the largest single-pilot CitationJet with class-leading range. Each step adds materially higher acquisition and per-hour cost; the CJ3/CJ4 are the volume modern CitationJets. ================================================================ # CITATION INTRA — 500 / EXCEL / SOVEREIGN LINE (6) ================================================================
Pick the Citation CJ2 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$1600/hr vs $1800/hr.
- More seats — 8 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 389 kts vs 359 kts.
- Longer range — 1520 nm vs 1150 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2003 vs 2000.
Pick the Citation CJ1 if…
- Budget matters — from $999,000 vs $2,402,000, you save ~$1,403,000.
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 37.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.