Cessna 525B Citation CJ3
The Cessna Citation CJ3 stretched the CJ2's fuselage and fitted more powerful engines, giving it extra cabin space and range while keeping the CJ family's single-pilot-friendly cockpit. Its winglets and improved wing aerodynamics, added over the earlier CJ2, boost both fuel efficiency and high-altitude climb performance. It became one of the most popular light jets among owner-flown operators and small charter fleets, prized for balancing speed, range, and low operating cost. A further-upgraded CJ3+ variant later added a more modern avionics suite to the same proven airframe.
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Cessna's 525-series model numbers climb with cabin size — 525, 525A, 525B, 525C — placing the CJ3 third of four.
Specifications
| Length | 15.6 m (51 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.2 t |
| Range | 1,875 NM (3,473 km) |
| Maximum speed | 416 kt (770 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,478 ft/min (22.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 969 m (3,179 ft) |
| Landing distance | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,661 l |
| Engines | 2x Williams FJ44-3A |
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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