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Light JetICAO C25M

Citation M2 GEN 2

Citation M2 GEN 2 is a light jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 7-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 1,204 nautical miles.

Citation CJ4 Gen3 line illustration, representative of Citation M2 GEN 2
Max range
1,204nm
Typical seats
7
Ceiling
41,000ft
Cabin height
56in

How far can the Citation M2 GEN 2 fly?

The Citation M2 GEN 2's maximum range is 1,204 nautical miles — 1,504 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
Los Angeles — Van Nuys (VNY)Miami — Opa-locka (OPF)São Paulo — Congonhas (CGH)London — Farnborough (FAB)Paris — Le Bourget (LBG)Geneva — Cointrin (GVA)Johannesburg — Lanseria (HLA)Dubai — Al Maktoum (DWC)Singapore — Seletar (XSP)Hong Kong — Chek Lap Kok (HKG)Tokyo — Haneda (HND)Sydney — Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.

  • Citation M2 GEN 21,204 nm

Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.

Performance
Maximum range1,204 nm
Max operating speed263 KIAS
Service ceiling41,000 ft
FAA landing distance2,340 ft
Cabin
Typical passengers7
Typical crew1
Cabin length132 in
Cabin width56 in
Cabin height56 in
Cabin volume240 cu ft
Baggage volume46 cu ft
Weights & Power
Max takeoff weight10,700 lbs
Thrust per engine1,965 lbf
Engines2
Engine modelWilliams International Company, LLC FJ44-1AP-21
Exterior length42.6 ft
Wingspan47.3 ft

Aircraft decision brief

Where the Citation M2 GEN 2 fits

Model overview

About the Citation M2 GEN 2

Citation M2 GEN 2 sits within the Citation family as a Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 41,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to short regional and point-to-point missions.

The cabin is approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide, with 240 cubic feet of cabin volume and 46 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,340 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.

Mission fit

Best for

  • Short regional and point-to-point missions
  • Typical missions carrying up to 7 passengers
  • Slim-profile, compact cabin requirements
  • Operators who value shorter-field flexibility

Decision lens

Key advantages

  • Published maximum range of 1,204 nautical miles
  • 56-inch cabin height and 56-inch cabin width
  • 240 cubic feet of cabin volume
  • 41,000-foot service ceiling

Planning lens

Ownership considerations

Prospective owners should test the Citation M2 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 525 and Citation 500. The Citation M2 GEN 2 lists 1,204 nautical miles of maximum range and 240 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,250 nautical miles and 254 cubic feet for the Citation 525, and 1,130 nautical miles and 230 cubic feet for the Citation 500. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.

Common questions

What is the maximum range of the Citation M2 GEN 2?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,204 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 1,204 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 M2 GEN 2 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 56 inches high and 56 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers, with approximately 240 cubic feet of cabin volume and 46 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 M2 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 M2 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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Facts current as of July 18, 2026