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 the US?
152 Citation CJ3+ and 50 Citation CJ4 are on the US Part 135 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 FAA Part 135 list (2 September 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 | No | Yes |
| New price | $8.6M (2023) | $9.6M (2024) |
| Operating cost per hour | $2,983 | $4,000 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 152 aircraft (best) | 50 aircraft |
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
- No
- Charter fleet
- 152 in the US
US operators: Exclusive Jets, Alante Air Charter, PCJ Aviation
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
- 50 in the US
US operators: Jet OUT, Paradigm Jet Management, Davinci Jets
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 the US?+
152 Citation CJ3+ and 50 Citation CJ4 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.078, Textron Aviation 525 series (Issue 19, May 2026)
- Airport Technology: Cessna CJ3+ business jet (May 2014)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ3+ specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- Cessna: Citation CJ3 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation)
- Jet Advisors: Citation CJ3+ performance
- AIN: Textron Aviation unveils Citation CJ3 Gen2 (October 2023)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna: Citation CJ4 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ4 specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation CJ4
- GlobalAir / Just Helicopters: Textron Aviation rolls out its 500th Citation CJ4 (2026)
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