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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, exterior
Light JetIn development

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Passengers
10
Range
2,165 nm
Max cruise
451 ktas
Cabin height
4.75 ft
Max altitude
45,000 ft

01 · Basic info

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3

The Citation CJ4 Gen3 is the third-generation version of the Model 525C CJ4, the largest of the single-pilot CitationJet family. It introduces the Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics suite with Emergency Autoland and autothrottles. Textron Aviation stated in 2026 that it expected FAA certification before year-end; published data is preliminary.

Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Class
Light Jet
Production
In development
Engines
2 × Williams International FJ44-4A
Cessna Citation CJ4 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)
10
Cabin length
17.33 ft
Cabin width
4.83 ft
Cabin height
4.75 ft
Overall baggage volume
77 cu ft
Max payload
2,200 lb
Max payload with full fuel
1,102 lb

Powerplant

Engines
2 × Williams International FJ44-4A
Thrust (each)
3,621 lbf

Weights

Max take-off weight
17,110 lb
Max landing weight
15,660 lb
Max fuel
5,828 lb
Basic operating weight
10,300 lb

Performance

Range
2,165 nm
Range conditions
Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA IFR reserves (100 nm alternate); preliminary data
Max cruise speed
451 ktas
Max operating Mach (MMO)
M 0.77
Rate of climb
3,854 fpm
Max operating altitude
45,000 ft
Take-off distance
3,410 ft
Landing distance
2,940 ft

External dimensions

Length
53.33 ft
Height
15.42 ft
Wingspan
51.75 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 17.33 ft
Passenger cabinGalley / lavatoryBaggageEntrySchematic · indicative layout · not to scale
  • Galley
  • Club seating
  • Divan
  • Lavatory
  • Baggage

04 · Range map

Where the Citation CJ4 Gen3 can fly nonstop

RiyadhMumbaiCairoIstanbulNairobiMoscowNiceGenevaParisLondonSingaporeLagosHong KongJohannesburgDakarTokyoNew YorkSydneySão PauloMiamiLos AngelesBuenos AiresMexico City

Range shown

2,165 nm

Published OEM range (Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA IFR reserves (100 nm alternate); preliminary data): 2,165 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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