Citation Bravo
Light Jet
- Range
- 1,740nm
- Seats
- 7
Light JetICAO C25C
Citation CJ4 GEN2
Citation CJ4 GEN2 is a light jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 10-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,109 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 2,109nm
- Typical seats
- 10
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 56in
How far can the Citation CJ4 GEN2 fly?
The Citation CJ4 GEN2's maximum range is 2,109 nautical miles — 599 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 CJ4 GEN22,109 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,109 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 305 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,450 ft |
| Typical passengers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Cabin length | 207 in |
| Cabin width | 56 in |
| Cabin height | 56 in |
| Cabin volume | 293 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 78 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 17,110 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,621 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Williams International Company, LLC FJ44-4A |
| Exterior length | 53.3 ft |
| Wingspan | 50.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Citation CJ4 GEN2 fits
Model overview
About the Citation CJ4 GEN2
Citation CJ4 GEN2 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 293 cubic feet of cabin volume and 78 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,450 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 10 passengers
- Slim-profile, compact cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 2,109 nautical miles
- 56-inch cabin height and 56-inch cabin width
- 293 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Citation CJ4 GEN2'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 CJ3 GEN 2 and Citation S/II. The Citation CJ4 GEN2 lists 2,109 nautical miles of maximum range and 293 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,918 nautical miles and 286 cubic feet for the Citation CJ3 GEN 2, and 1,970 nautical miles and 263 cubic feet for the Citation S/II. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Citation CJ4 GEN2?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,109 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 2,109 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 CJ4 GEN2 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers, with approximately 293 cubic feet of cabin volume and 78 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 CJ4 GEN2?
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 CJ4 GEN2'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