Cessna Citation CJ2 vs Cessna Citation CJ3 vs Cessna Citation CJ4
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
- 64
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 5
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2004–2026
- For sale now
- 29
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 2010–2024
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Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation CJ2 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | Cessna Citation CJ4 |
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| Price Range | $2,402,000 – $2,780,000 | $4,840,000 – $5,580,000 | $4,937,500 – $12,687,500 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 389 kts (720 km/h) | 391 kts (724 km/h) | 420 kts (778 km/h) |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 1,875 nm (3,472 km) | 2,165 nm (4,010 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) | 13,870 lbs (6,291 kg) | 17,110 lbs (7,761 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) | 3,230 lbs (1,465 kg) | 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 430.0 gal (1628 L) | 438.0 gal (1658 L) | 581.0 gal (2199 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 130.0 GPH (492 L/h) | 125.0 GPH (473 L/h) | 165.0 GPH (625 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 5,000 hrs | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $230,000 | $335,000 | $385,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,600 | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
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Which Should You Buy?
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…
- Lowest entry price — from $2,402,000
- Lowest operating cost — about $1600/hr
Pick the Citation CJ3 if…
- Most listings for sale — 56
Pick the Citation CJ4 if…
- Most seats — 10
- Fastest cruise — 420 kts
- Longest range — 2165 nm
- Newest design — built from 2010
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.