Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Cessna Citation CJ4
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,040 nm for the Citation CJ3+. They are level at 1.47 m. The Citation CJ4 is faster at high-speed cruise: 451 kts against 416 kts for the Citation CJ3+.
Citation CJ3+ or Citation CJ4?
Which flies further, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,040 nm for the Citation CJ3+.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?
They are level at 1.47 m.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?
The Citation CJ4 is faster at high-speed cruise: 451 kts against 416 kts for the Citation CJ3+.
Which seats more passengers?
The Citation CJ4 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 7 against up to 6 for the Citation CJ3+.
Which is easier to charter in Germany?
4 Citation CJ3+ and 5 Citation CJ4 are on the German LBA charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation CJ3+ vs Citation CJ4 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the Germany's LBA list of licensed air carriers (20 October 2026).
| Specification | Citation CJ3+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Citation CJ4 Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 2,040 nm (3,778 km) | 2,165 nm (4,010 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 416 kts | 451 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.737 | Mach 0.77 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 3,180 ft (best) | 3,410 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft (best) | 2,940 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 6 | 7 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 8 | 9 (best) |
| Cabin length | 15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) | 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) | 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) |
| Cabin height | 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) | 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) |
| Cabin volume | 286 cu ft | Not published |
| Baggage | 65 cu ft | 77 cu ft (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Williams International FJ44-3A | 2 × Williams International FJ44-4A |
| Thrust per engine | 2,820 lbf | 3,621 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 13,870 lb | 17,110 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 4,710 lb | 5,828 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2004 | 2010 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $8.6M (2023) | $9.6M (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $5.0M to $5.2M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $2,983 | $4,000 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Germany charter list | 4 aircraft | 5 aircraft (best) |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation CJ3+
- Seats
- 6 (max 8)
- Range
- 2,040 nm
- Cabin
- 286 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 4 in Germany
German operators: Eisele Flugdienst, DAS Private Jets, Silver Cloud Air
Citation CJ3+ specs, interior and price →
Cessna Citation CJ4
- Seats
- 7 (max 9)
- Range
- 2,165 nm
- Cabin
- 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 5 in Germany
German operators: Eisele Flugdienst, Aerowest, Windrose Air
Citation CJ4 specs, interior and price →Compare with other light jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?+
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,040 nm for the Citation CJ3+.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?+
They are level at 1.47 m.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ3+ or the Citation CJ4?+
The Citation CJ4 is faster at high-speed cruise: 451 kts against 416 kts for the Citation CJ3+.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Citation CJ4 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 7 against up to 6 for the Citation CJ3+.
Which is easier to charter in Germany?+
4 Citation CJ3+ and 5 Citation CJ4 are on the German LBA charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occurrences
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna: Citation CJ4 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation, Oct 2026)
- AIN: Nomad gets London City Airport approval for CJ2+ and CJ3+ (Feb 2019)
- Textron Aviation news release: Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight (Jul 2026)
- Luxaviation: Cessna Citation CJ3 F-GSCR fleet specification (Mar 2020)
- AIN: Textron Aviation delivers 600th CJ3-series jet (Apr 2021)
- Airport Technology: Citation CJ3 business jet (Jul 2006)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation CJ3+ ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- BEA: Final report BEA2017-0698, serious incident to Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 LX-WEB, Annecy Meythet, 8 December 2017 (Jul 2019)
- Cessna: Citation CJ3 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.078, Textron Aviation 525 series (Issue 19, May 2026)
- AIN: Textron Aviation unveils Citation CJ3 Gen2 (Oct 2023)
- AVweb: Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 enters service (Jan 2026)
- Wikipedia: Cessna CitationJet/M2
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report WPR22LA353, Cessna 525B N528DV, Pasco, Washington, 20 September 2022 (Sep 2024)
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23FA174, Cessna 525B N869AC, Gulf of Mexico, 30 March 2023 (Jul 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna CJ3+ business jet (May 2014)
- Textron Aviation news release: Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 achieves FAA type certification (Oct 2025)
- GlobalAir.com: 2006 Cessna Citation CJ3 S/N 525B-0118, N532LW, listing (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft for sale listings (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ3+ specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- Controller: 2010 Cessna Citation CJ3 S/N 525B-0337, PR-VNA, listing (Oct 2026)
- Controller: 2012 Cessna Citation CJ3 S/N 525B-0377 listing (Oct 2026)
- Jet Advisors: Citation CJ3+ performance
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 occurrences
- AVweb: New interior highlights Cessna CJ4 Gen2 (Feb 2021)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation CJ4 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- NTSB: Accident docket CEN17FA072, Cessna 525C N614SB, Cleveland, Ohio (accident Dec 2016)
- Cessna: Citation CJ4 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation)
- AIN: NTSB, Citation CJ4 pilot reported no braking before Kentucky overrun, Amy Wilder (Oct 2025)
- AIN: Pilot report, Cessna Citation CJ4, Fred George (Jan 2020)
- AOPA: A CJ4 is born (Nov 2009)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ4 specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- AVweb: Citation Gen3 jets advance toward Autoland certification (Oct 2026)
- AircraftExchange: 2010 Citation CJ4 S/N 525C-0013, N105AD, listing by CFS Jets (Oct 2026)
- jetAVIVA: Navigating the price evolution of the Citation CJ4, a decade of pre-owned market insights (May 2024)
- Jetcraft: Cessna Citation CJ4 overview, 2008 to 2020 (Jul 2023)
- GlobalAir.com: 2026 Citation CJ4 Gen2 S/N 525C-0491, listing (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Wikibase occurrence 319947, Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 N614SB, Lake Erie (Dec 2016)
- Guardian Jet: 2011 Citation CJ4 S/N 525C-0059, N963GB, specification sheet (Dec 2024)
- GlobalAir.com: 2012 Citation CJ4 S/N 525C-0085, OK-ILA, listing (Oct 2026)
- Controller.com: 2021 Citation CJ4 Gen2 S/N 525C-0361, N361MB, listing (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: 2016 Citation CJ4 S/N 525C-0215, N295B, listing (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft for sale, five listings incl. 2021 S/N 525C-0356, N887BA (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Textron Aviation rolls out its 500th Citation CJ4 (Jun 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation CJ4
- GlobalAir.com: What Cessna improved on the Citation CJ4 Gen2 private jet, Karan Bhatta (Apr 2024)
- GlobalAir / Just Helicopters: Textron Aviation rolls out its 500th Citation CJ4 (2026)
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