Cessna 525 CitationJet
The Cessna CitationJet (CJ) family is one of the best-selling light business jet lineups ever built, prized for combining jet speed with straightforward, single-pilot-friendly handling. It descends directly from the original Citation's approachable design philosophy, aimed at owner-pilots rather than requiring a professional flight crew. Successive CJ generations added winglets, more powerful engines, and modern avionics while keeping the same compact, easy-to-fly character. Its long production run has made it one of the most common private jets seen at smaller regional airports.
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Did you know?
Before 'CJ' branding began with the CJ1, this original 525 was marketed simply as the 'CitationJet' — the family's original name.
Specifications
| Length | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 4.2 m (14 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 12 |
| Persons on board | 7 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.7 t |
| Range | 1,280 NM (2,371 km) |
| Maximum speed | 442 kt (819 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,698 ft/min (18.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 978 m (3,209 ft) |
| Landing distance | 841 m (2,759 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,460 l |
| Engines | Williams FJ44 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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