The Cessna CitationJet/M2/CJ series (Model 525) are light business jets built by Cessna and part of the Citation family. Launched in October 1989, its first flight was on April 29, 1991, FAA certification was awarded on October 16, 1992, first delivery happened on March 30, 1993, and by June 2017, 2,000 of all variants have been delivered. Powered by two 1,900 lbf (8.5 kN) Williams FJ44s, it uses the Citation II’s forward fuselage with a new carry-through section, straight wing, and T-tail. The basic model was updated with the CJ/CJ1/M2 names, it was stretched in the CJ2/CJ2+ delivered since 2000, then further in the CJ3/CJ3+ delivered from December 2004 and finally in the CJ4 delivered since 2010.
Model 525A serial numbers 0001 to 0299, marketed as the CitationJet CJ2 is a 5-foot stretch of the CJ1 (Model 525) powered by Williams FJ44-2C turbofans and first delivered in 2000.
Seats Full Range (NM / SM): 1048 / 1206
Ferry Range (No Payload) (NM / SM): 1,492 / 1,717
Balance Field Length (Take-off Distance in Feet): 3,725
Landing Distance (Feet): 2,525
Average Block Speed (KTS / MPH): 403 / 463
Normal Cruise (KTS / MPH): 402 / 463
Long Range Cruise Speed (KTS / MPH): 335 / 386
Fuel Usage (Gallons Per Hour): 136.00
Service Ceiling (Feet): 45,000
Useful Payload With Full Fuel (Lbs): 651
Maximum Take Off Weight: 12,375
Maximum Landing Weight: 11,500
Basic Operating Weight: 7,703
Total Usable Fuel Weight: 3,834
RANGE MAP
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Minimum Crew / Maximum Passengers: 1 / 7
Baggage Capacity External / Internal (Cubic Feet): 70 / 4
Cabin Height (Feet): 4’9″
Cabin Width (Feet): 4’10”
Cabin Length (Feet): 13’7″
Cabin Volume (Cubic Feet): 311.85
Years in Production: 2000-2006
Active Fleet (approximate): 238.00
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Airframe Maintenance Per Hour: $307.00
Engine / APU Maintenance Per Hour: $302.00
Fuel Cost based on Gallons Per Hour: $578.00
Crew Misc.: $164.00
Total Variable Cost Per Hour: $1,351.00
Cost Per NM: $3.36