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Citation model comparison

   

With the new larger, more powerful Citation CJ3, Cessna welcomes its third generation to the world's most popular lineup of light business jets.

The CJ3 is a remarkable combination of power, speed and flexibility. Fuel-efficient Williams FJ44-3A engines, rated at 2,780 pounds of thrust each, deliver speeds of up to 417 kts (479 mph) and direct climbs to 45,000 feet in just over 35 minutes.
 
Takeoff Performance
 

TOP

 (15° Flaps) Required Field Length per FAR 25 
  TAKEOFF DISTANCE (ft)
WEIGHT (lbs) SEA LEVEL 59°F 5000 ft 41°F 5000 ft 77°F
13,870
13,500
12,500
11,500
3,450
3,280
2,870
2,640
4,040
3,860
3,370
3,010
5,200
4,940
4,290
3,690
Note: Takeoff and landing field lengths are based on level, hard surface, dry runways with no wind.
Landing Performance
 
TOP
 Sea Level, Standard Day     Distance From 50 ft Above the Runway 
WEIGHT (lbs) DISTANCE (ft)
12,750
12,500
11,500
11,000
10,000
3,070
3,030
2,890
2,820
2,680
Climb Performance
 
TOP
  Time (min)    TAKEOFF WEIGHT (lbs) 
Altitude (ft) 11,000 12,000 13,500
25,000
33,000
37,000
41,000
45,000
7
10
12
15
20
7
11
13
17
23
9
13
16
21
35
Distance (nm) TAKEOFF WEIGHT (lbs) 
Altitude (ft) 11,000 12,000 13,500
25,000
33,000
37,000
41,000
45,000
29
46
57
73
98
32
52
64
83
116
38
62
79
105
176
Fuel (lbs) TAKEOFF WEIGHT (lbs) 
Altitude (ft) 11,000 12,000 13,500
25,000
35,000
37,000
41,000
45,000
222
297
335
378
444
245
330
372
424
513
290
394
449
531
702
Cruise Performance*
 
TOP
WEIGHT (lbs) 11,000 12,000 13,500
Altitude (ft) Speed (KTAS)/Fuel Flow (lbs/hr)
33,000
37,000
41,000
43,000
45,000
418/1,310
412/1,117
406/913
401/822
395/740
416/1,308
410/1,115
403/910
397/818
387/734
414/1,306
407/1,111
397/904
386/809
367/720
* Maximum cruise thrust

Last Updated: 06/2002

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