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CESSNA CITATION CJ4
Cessna Citation CJ4: The Overachiever
When Light Jet Meets Mid-Size Capability
The Cessna Citation CJ4 shouldn't exist. A light jet with 4,009 km (2,165 nm) range? A light jet with 10 – 11 passenger capacity? A light jet that outperforms many mid-size competitors? Cessna built it anyway, and the market responded with open wallets.
Introduced in 2010, the CJ4 was the largest and most capable of the CJ family. It wasn't just an upgrade — it was a category violation. The Gen3 version, unveiled in 2024, pushes even further with Garmin G3000 Prime avionics, Emergency Autoland, and autothrottles.
Introduced in 2010, the CJ4 was the largest and most capable of the CJ family. It wasn't just an upgrade — it was a category violation. The Gen3 version, unveiled in 2024, pushes even further with Garmin G3000 Prime avionics, Emergency Autoland, and autothrottles.
Specifications That Redefine "Light"
• Range: 4,009 km (2,165 nm) — New York to Los Angeles non - stop
• Speed: 835 km/h (451 knots) — faster than many mid - size jets
• Capacity: 10 – 11 passengers in a cabin that feels mid - size
• Takeoff: 3,410 ft — remarkable for the performance
• Single-pilot certified: Large-jet capability with light-jet economics
The Williams FJ44-4A engines deliver 3,621 lbf thrust each —power that transforms the CJ4 from "light jet" into "mini-mid-size."
The Cockpit of Tomorrow
The CJ4 Gen3 is the first business jet announced with Garmin G3000 Prime — the next generation of avionics with enhanced primary displays, intuitive menu interfaces, and larger secondary displays. Combined with Emergency Autoland and autothrottles, the CJ4 Gen3 reduces pilot workload to monitoring while the aircraft manages itself.
First flight: October 2024. Certification and delivery: 2026.
• Speed: 835 km/h (451 knots) — faster than many mid - size jets
• Capacity: 10 – 11 passengers in a cabin that feels mid - size
• Takeoff: 3,410 ft — remarkable for the performance
• Single-pilot certified: Large-jet capability with light-jet economics
The Williams FJ44-4A engines deliver 3,621 lbf thrust each —power that transforms the CJ4 from "light jet" into "mini-mid-size."
The Cockpit of Tomorrow
The CJ4 Gen3 is the first business jet announced with Garmin G3000 Prime — the next generation of avionics with enhanced primary displays, intuitive menu interfaces, and larger secondary displays. Combined with Emergency Autoland and autothrottles, the CJ4 Gen3 reduces pilot workload to monitoring while the aircraft manages itself.
First flight: October 2024. Certification and delivery: 2026.
The Market Today
Pre-owned CJ4 aircraft trade between $6.0M and $9.0M — prices that overlap with mid-size jets, justified by the performance. Operating costs: approximately $1,400 -› 1,600 per hour — higher than smaller CJs, but delivering capability that eliminates upgrade cycles.
The Verdict
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is the aircraft that refuses to respect category boundaries. It carries like a mid-size, flies like a light jet, and costs less than either to operate.
For the buyer seeking a CJ4, you're acquiring the overachiever — the jet that makes you question why anyone needs more aircraft than this.
For the buyer seeking a CJ4, you're acquiring the overachiever — the jet that makes you question why anyone needs more aircraft than this.
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