Cessna Citation M2

The entry-level light jet built for efficient owner-flown business travel.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C525 2013–Onward Active $5.8 million (2021)

The Cessna Citation M2 is a light business jet developed as a step-up from high-performance turboprops and piston aircraft. Introduced in the 2010s, it combines simplicity with modern avionics. The aircraft is positioned as an accessible twin-engine jet for short and medium-range missions.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Williams Fj44--1AP-21 turbofan
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 1,965 lbf · 9 kN
Avionics
Garmin 3000 system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, TAWS-A
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
7 economy · 7 business · 7 first
Crew
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Cabin width
4 ft 10 in  ·  1.47 m
Cabin height
4 ft 7 in  ·  1.40 m
Cabin length
11 ft 2 in  ·  3.40 m
Exterior length
42 ft 8 in  ·  13.00 m
Tail height
13 ft 9 in  ·  4.20 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 3 in  ·  1.60 m
Wing span
47 ft 3 in  ·  14.39 m
Baggage volume
46 ft³  ·  1.3 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
10,700 lb  ·  4,850 kg
Max landing weight
9,900 lb  ·  4,500 kg
Max payload
1,500 lb  ·  700 kg
Fuel capacity
490 gal · 1,900 L · 1,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
404 kt  ·  465 mph  ·  748 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
105 kt  ·  121 mph  ·  194 km/h
Range
1,550 nm  ·  1,780 mi  ·  2,870 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,698 ft/min  ·  19 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,200 ft  ·  980 m
Landing distance
2,600 ft  ·  790 m
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Operational Context

Cessna Citation M2 — light twin-engine business jet

The Citation M2 first flew in 2012 and entered service in 2013. It is based on the earlier Citation CJ1 airframe but incorporates upgraded avionics and interior refinements. The aircraft features a straight wing and low-mounted turbofan engines, consistent with the Citation CJ family design philosophy.

Powered by two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines producing approximately 1,965 pounds of thrust (8.7 kN) each, the Citation M2 cruises at around 400 knots (740 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 10,700 pounds (4,853 kg). The cabin typically seats up to six occupants in a pressurized environment.

The M2 appeals to owner-operators transitioning into jet aircraft. Its Garmin G3000 avionics suite and simplified systems reduce pilot workload. The model continues the long-running Citation tradition of efficient light-jet performance with relatively low operating costs.

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