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Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, exterior
Light JetIn development

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Passengers
9
Range
2,040 nm
Max cruise
416 ktas
Cabin height
4.75 ft
Max altitude
45,000 ft

01 · Basic info

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3

The Citation CJ3 Gen3 is the third-generation version of the Model 525B CJ3 light jet, certified for single-pilot operation. It adds Garmin Emergency Autoland and autothrottles to the Garmin G3000 avionics and introduces an externally serviceable lavatory and tracking seats. Textron Aviation has stated entry into service is expected in 2027.

Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Class
Light Jet
Production
In development
Engines
2 × Williams International FJ44-3A
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, exterior
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Photo: Textron Aviation · Wikimedia Commons · © Textron Aviation, manufacturer image

02 · Specifications

Technical data

Capacity

Flight crew
1
Seats (maximum)
9
Cabin length
15.67 ft
Cabin width
4.83 ft
Cabin height
4.75 ft
Overall baggage volume
65 cu ft
Max payload
2,135 lb
Max payload with full fuel
820 lb

Powerplant

Engines
2 × Williams International FJ44-3A
Thrust (each)
2,820 lbf

Weights

Max take-off weight
13,870 lb
Max landing weight
12,750 lb
Max fuel
4,710 lb
Basic operating weight
8,540 lb

Performance

Range
2,040 nm
Range conditions
Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA IFR reserves (100 nm alternate)
Max cruise speed
416 ktas
Max operating Mach (MMO)
M 0.737
Rate of climb
4,478 fpm
Max operating altitude
45,000 ft
Take-off distance
3,180 ft
Landing distance
2,770 ft

External dimensions

Length
51.17 ft
Height
15.17 ft
Wingspan
53.33 ft

Manufacturer-published or publicly documented type data, for orientation only. Figures vary with configuration, serial number, modifications and operating conditions. Not for flight planning. Values not publicly documented are omitted.

03 · Cabin layout

Cabin plan & cross-section

4.83 ft · 1.47 m4.75 ft · 1.45 mFigure for scale: 6 ft / 1.83 m

Cabin width

4.83 ft / 1.47 m

Cabin height

4.75 ft / 1.45 m

Cabin length 15.67 ft
Passenger cabinGalley / lavatoryBaggageEntrySchematic · indicative layout · not to scale
  • Galley
  • Club seating
  • Divan
  • Lavatory
  • Baggage

04 · Range map

Where the Citation CJ3 Gen3 can fly nonstop

RiyadhMumbaiCairoIstanbulNairobiMoscowNiceGenevaParisLondonSingaporeLagosHong KongJohannesburgDakarTokyoNew YorkSydneySão PauloMiamiLos AngelesBuenos AiresMexico City

Range shown

2,040 nm

Published OEM range (Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA IFR reserves (100 nm alternate)): 2,040 nm. Great-circle distances, still air. Real-world range depends on payload, winds, temperature, routing and reserves, always confirm with a flight-planning study.

Nonstop from Dubai (DWC)

  • Riyadh461 nm
  • Mumbai1,044 nm
  • Cairo1,301 nm
  • Istanbul1,642 nm
  • Nairobi1,898 nm
  • Moscow2,004 nm
  • Nice2,588 nm
  • Geneva2,662 nm
  • Paris2,840 nm
  • London2,977 nm
  • Singapore3,160 nm
  • Lagos3,169 nm
  • Hong Kong3,211 nm
  • Johannesburg3,439 nm
  • Dakar4,084 nm
  • Tokyo4,305 nm
  • New York5,951 nm
  • Sydney6,502 nm
  • São Paulo6,580 nm
  • Miami6,810 nm
  • Los Angeles7,240 nm
  • Buenos Aires7,365 nm
  • Mexico City7,769 nm

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