Light Business Jets
Cessna Citation Encore
ICAO: C560
Overview
The Citation CJ1 continued Cessna’s light jet evolution by refining the original CJ platform. Introduced in the early 2000s, it offered updated avionics and improved performance. The aircraft was designed for ease of operation and reliability.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Williams FJ44-1AP-21
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 1,965 lbf · 9 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
- 11 ft 0 in · 3.35 m
- Exterior length
- 42 ft 7 in · 12.98 m
- Tail height
- 13 ft 11 in · 4.24 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 3 in · 1.60 m
- Wing span
- 46 ft 11 in · 14.30 m
- Baggage volume
- 45 ft³ · 1.3 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 10,700 lb · 4,850 kg
- Max landing weight
- 9,800 lb · 4,450 kg
- Max payload
- 1,400 lb · 650 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 490 gal · 1,900 L · 1,500 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 389 kt · 448 mph · 720 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 1,300 nm · 1,500 mi · 2,410 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.70 nm/gal · 1.32 km/L
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft · 12,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,698 ft/min · 19 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 3,250 ft · 990 m
- Landing distance
- 2,600 ft · 790 m
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Operational Context
Cessna Citation CJ1 — light business jet
The CJ1 first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2000. It incorporated avionics upgrades and minor aerodynamic improvements over the initial CitationJet. The aircraft maintained certification for single-pilot operations.
Powered by two Williams FJ44 engines producing approximately 1,900 pounds of thrust (8.5 kN) each, the CJ1 cruises near 390 knots (722 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 10,700 pounds (4,853 kg). Range approaches 1,300 nautical miles (2,408 km).
The CJ1 appealed to corporate and private operators seeking a manageable transition into jet ownership. Its simplicity and efficiency helped solidify the CJ family’s position in the light jet segment. Many aircraft remain in active service.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_CitationJet/M2
- https://www.paramountbusinessjets.com/aircraft/citation-cj1.html
- https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=193
- https://www.jetcraft.com/jetstream/2020/09/cessna-citation-cj1-overview-2000-2005/
- https://jetadvisors.com/cessna-citation-cj1/