Citation CJ3+

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Citation CJ3+ is a business jet with a base price of approximately $8 million ($7.995M) and a typically equipped price ranging from $8.2-$8.4 million.
It offers seating for 8-10 passengers (8+2 as tested) and features a substantial baggage capacity of 1000 lbs or 65 cubic feet.
Key performance specifications include a maximum cruise speed of 415 knots, an IFR range of 1,875 nautical miles, and a maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet.
The aircraft is powered by Williams FJ44-3A engines and has relatively short field requirements for takeoff (3,180 ft) and landing (2,770 ft).

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Cessna Citation CJ3+

Citation CJ3+

SPECIFICATIONS

Base price:

$7.995 million

Typically Equipped Priced:

$8.2-$8.4 million

Overall Length (ft.):

51.1

Height (ft.):

15.1

Wingspan (ft.):

53.3

Wing Area (ft.):

294.1

Max Wing Loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

47.2

Cabin Length (ft.):

20.6

Seating Capacity As Tested:

8+2

Cabin Width (in.):

58

Cabin Height (in.):

57

Baggage Capacity (lbs.):

1000

Baggage Volume (cu. ft.):

65

Engine Make & Model:

Williams FJ44-3A

Thrust (lbf., ea.):

2,820

Fuel Type:

Jet A

TBO (hrs.):

4000

Standard Empty Weight (lbs.):

8380

Max Ramp Weight (lbs.):

14,070

Max T/O Weight (lbs.):

13,870

Max Landing Weight (lbs.):

12,750

Max Zero Fuel Weight (lbs.):

10,510

Useable Fuel (lbs./gal.):

4710/702

Full Fuel Payload (lbs.):

980

PERFORMANCE

Max Cruise Speed (kts.):

415

Maximum Operating Vmo (KCAS)/Mmo:

278 KIAS / 0.737M

IFR Range w/100 nm, NBAA Reserve (nm):

1,875

Max Operating Altitude (ft.):

45,000

Max Cabin Differential (psi):

8.90

Cabin Altitude At FL 450 (ft.):

7,800

Field Length For SL MTW Takeoff:

3,180

Runway Length For SL MLW Landing:

2,770

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