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CESSNA CITATION CJ2 / CJ2+
Cessna CitationJet CJ2 / CJ2+: The Stretch That Sold 250+
The 2000 Upgrade That Hit the Sweet Spot
In 2000, Cessna applied the proven formula to the successful CJ1: stretch the fuselage, add more powerful engines, keep the efficiency. The CJ2 (Model 525A) was 2 feet longer than the CJ1, with Williams FJ442C engines (2,400 lbf) and Navaid Autopilot as standard.
The result was an aircraft that carried 6 – 8 passengers with 2,778 km (1,500 nm) range — the sweet spot for corporate operations. Over 250 CJ2s were built before production ended in 2016.
The result was an aircraft that carried 6 – 8 passengers with 2,778 km (1,500 nm) range — the sweet spot for corporate operations. Over 250 CJ2s were built before production ended in 2016.
Specifications That Built a Fleet
• Range: 2,778 km (1,500 nm) — New York to Denver, London to Athens
• Speed: 754 km/h (407 knots) — faster than CJ1, matching competitors
• Capacity: 6 – 8 passengers in the stretched cabin
• Engines: FJ44-2C (CJ2) or FJ44-3A-24 (CJ2+) — 2,400 – 2,820 lbf
• Takeoff: 3,360 ft — still accessible to smaller airports
The CJ2+ (2006) added FADEC engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics — modernizing the platform for another decade of production.
• Speed: 754 km/h (407 knots) — faster than CJ1, matching competitors
• Capacity: 6 – 8 passengers in the stretched cabin
• Engines: FJ44-2C (CJ2) or FJ44-3A-24 (CJ2+) — 2,400 – 2,820 lbf
• Takeoff: 3,360 ft — still accessible to smaller airports
The CJ2+ (2006) added FADEC engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics — modernizing the platform for another decade of production.
The Market Today
Pre-owned CJ2 aircraft trade between $1.5M and $2.2M. CJ2+ models command $2.0M – $2.8M for their avionics and engine upgrades. Operating costs: $1,100 – 1,400 per hour — remarkable for the capability.
The Verdict
The Cessna CitationJet CJ2 is the aircraft that proved the CJ formula could scale. It took the CJ1's affordability and added the performance that corporate operators demanded.
For the buyer seeking a CJ2, you're acquiring the most balanced light jet ever built — the perfect compromise of cost, capability, and reliability.
For the buyer seeking a CJ2, you're acquiring the most balanced light jet ever built — the perfect compromise of cost, capability, and reliability.
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