Citation Bravo
Light Jet
- Range
- 1,740nm
- Seats
- 7
Light JetICAO 525C
Citation CJ3 GEN 2
Citation CJ3 GEN 2 is a light jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 9-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 1,918 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 1,918nm
- Typical seats
- 9
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 56in
How far can the Citation CJ3 GEN 2 fly?
The Citation CJ3 GEN 2's maximum range is 1,918 nautical miles — 790 nm less than the Learjet 36A, the longest-legged Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Citation CJ3 GEN 21,918 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,918 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 278 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,394 ft |
| Typical passengers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Cabin length | 187 in |
| Cabin width | 56 in |
| Cabin height | 56 in |
| Cabin volume | 286 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 65 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 13,870 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 2,820 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Williams International Company, LLC FJ44-3A |
| Exterior length | 51.2 ft |
| Wingspan | 53.3 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Citation CJ3 GEN 2 fits
Model overview
About the Citation CJ3 GEN 2
Citation CJ3 GEN 2 sits within the Citation family as a Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide, with 286 cubic feet of cabin volume and 65 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,394 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 9 passengers
- Slim-profile, compact cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 1,918 nautical miles
- 56-inch cabin height and 56-inch cabin width
- 286 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Citation CJ3 GEN 2's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Citation family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Citation S/II and Citation CJ4 GEN2. The Citation CJ3 GEN 2 lists 1,918 nautical miles of maximum range and 286 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,970 nautical miles and 263 cubic feet for the Citation S/II, and 2,109 nautical miles and 293 cubic feet for the Citation CJ4 GEN2. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Citation CJ3 GEN 2?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,918 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,918 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Citation CJ3 GEN 2 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 9 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 9 passengers, with approximately 286 cubic feet of cabin volume and 65 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Citation CJ3 GEN 2?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Citation CJ3 GEN 2's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026