The Cessna CitationJet series is a family of light business jets launched in 1989. The CitationJet Model 525 commenced its first flight in April 1991 and was first delivered in March 1993. The family of aircraft are powered by two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines, each producing between 1965 lbf - 3,621 lbf (8.
7 kN - 16.1 kN) of takeoff thrust. Cessna, a Textron Aviation company, updated the original CitationJet model into newer CJ variants.
The first one was developed as CJ1 and later upgraded to CJ1+ and M2 variants. The CJ1 was later stretched into CJ2 and CJ2+. The CJ series was further developed into CJ3 and CJ3+, and finally into CJ4.
This article explores the various aircraft in the CitationJet family and their capabilities. CitationJet CJ1 Crew: 2 Passengers: 5 Max speed: 381 kts Normal cruise: 381 kts Max T/O Weight: 10,600 lb Normal range: 775 NM Max range: 1,161 NM Service ceiling: 41,000 ft Cessna produced 360 examples of the original CitationJet Model 525 before an updated CJ1 was produced. An additional 240 jets were produced with the CJ1 configuration.
The jet was improved with Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 avionics suite that enhances situational awareness and safety of the aircraft. According to Collins, “With large, crystal-clear LCD displays and state-of-the-art functionality, it expands aircraft capabilities and improves situational awareness at every phase of flight.” In 2005, the CJ1+ showing further updates was certified.
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