Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category
The Cessna Citation CJ2 (Model 525A) differs most significantly from its predecessor the CJ1 (model 525) in respect to its markedly increased range and payload capacity. It comes in two forms: the original CJ2 and the newer CJ2+.
As of March 2014, the Citation CJ2 market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 10.5% with 84% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 683 days.
Brief History
The First delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ2 occurred in 2000. The series ended production in 2005. During that time, a total of 243 aircraft were built with 238 Citation CJ2 jets in operation today.
Worldwide Appeal
There are 238 Citation CJ2 jets in operation with 12 in shared ownership and 226 wholly owned. By continent North America has the largest percentage at 60%, followed by Europe at 24% for a combined total of 84%. Also, only 9% of the 238 Citation CJ2 jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with 2 fleet operators (Centreline Air Charter Limited and Windrose Air Jetcharter GmbH) having 3 aircraft each. Additionally, 7% of the Citation CJ2 jets are leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Citation CJ2 is powered by two Williams-Rolls FJ44-2C engines each offering 2,400 pounds of thrust. The Citation CJ2 uses 139 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Citation CJ2 is 1,511 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Citation CJ2 is 248 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 7 passenger and 1 crew seats.
Design
The Citation CJ2 Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is 12,375 pounds (5,613 kg) with a maximum range of 1,605 nm.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 407 kts | 754 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 351 kts | 650 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,420 ft (1,042 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,619 ft (798 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 74.5 | Approach: | 91.4 | Lateral: | 88.8 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) | ||||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 12,375 lb (5,613 kg) | ||||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 11,500 lb (5,216 kg) | ||||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 9,300 lb (4,218 kg) | ||||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 7,810 lb (3,543 kg) |
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Resources
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