Light Business Jets
Cessna Citation Encore
ICAO: C560
Overview
The Cessna Citation CJ2 expanded the original CJ series by offering additional cabin length and range. Entering service at the turn of the century, it targeted owner-operators and corporate users seeking greater capacity than the CJ1. The aircraft retained the Citation family’s focus on straightforward operation.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Williams FJ44-3A-24
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 2,490 lbf · 11 kN
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 5
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 10 in · 1.47 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 9 in · 1.45 m
- Cabin length
- 13 ft 7 in · 4.14 m
- Exterior length
- 47 ft 8 in · 14.53 m
- Tail height
- 14 ft 0 in · 4.27 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 3 in · 1.60 m
- Wing span
- 49 ft 10 in · 15.19 m
- Baggage volume
- 65 ft³ · 1.8 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,400 lb · 5,600 kg
- Max landing weight
- 11,500 lb · 5,200 kg
- Max payload
- 1,400 lb · 650 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 590 gal · 2,200 L · 1,800 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 418 kt · 481 mph · 774 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 86 kt · 99 mph · 159 km/h
- Range
- 1,781 nm · 2,050 mi · 3,300 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.74 nm/gal · 1.34 km/L
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft · 13,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 4,120 ft/min · 21 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 3,350 ft · 1,020 m
- Landing distance
- 3,000 ft · 910 m
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Operational Context
Cessna Citation CJ2 — light twin-engine business jet
The CJ2 first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2000. It featured a stretched fuselage compared with earlier CJ variants, allowing seating for up to eight occupants depending on configuration. The aircraft was certified for single-pilot operation, broadening its appeal.
Two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines, each producing approximately 2,400 pounds of thrust (10.7 kN), power the jet. Typical cruise speed is around 400 knots (741 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 12,500 pounds (5,670 kg), with range approaching 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km).
The CJ2 became popular among corporate and charter operators seeking efficient short- to mid-range capability. Its avionics suite and manageable operating costs supported widespread adoption. The aircraft remains active in global light jet fleets.
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