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Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation M2 Gen3 aircraft in flight
First Flight • 2011 (M2)In Service • 2013 (M2); Gen3 current production configuration
Single-Pilot CapableGarmin G3000
✈ Light Business Jet • Private / Charter

Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation M2 Gen3

An entry-level light business jet built for corporate, charter and private aviation, combining single-pilot capability with an integrated Garmin G3000 flight deck and advanced automation.

MTOW

4.853 t

Range

1,550 nm

Max Occupants

7 PAX

Cruise Speed

404 KTAS

Technical Specifications

Overview

ManufacturerCessna / Textron Aviation
Variant ShownCitation M2 Gen3
FamilyCitation M2
First Flight2011 (M2)
Entry Into Service2013 (M2); Gen3 current production configuration
Body TypeEntry-level light business jet
RoleCorporate / charter / private aviation

Airframe

Length12.98 m
Height4.24 m
Wingspan14.39 m
Fuselage Width1.47 m cabin width
Wing Area22.3 m²

Weights

MTOW4.853 t
MLW4.491 t
MZFW3.856 t
Useful Load1.728 t
Usable Fuel1,862 L

Performance

MMO (Max Operating Mach)M0.71
Cruise Speed404 KTAS
Range1,550 nm
Max Occupants7
Service Ceiling41,000 ft
Takeoff Field Length978 m

Crew & Propulsion

Flight Crew1 pilot capable
Cabin CrewNot required
PropulsionTwin turbofan
Engine Options2 × Williams International FJ44-1AP-21

Market Context

Aircraft DeliveredIn active production as Citation M2 Gen3
Main CompetitorEmbraer Phenom 100 / HondaJet class
Notable OperatorsPrivate, corporate and charter operators

Key Features

Flight Deck

Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck.

Automation

Full-regime Garmin autothrottles and Garmin Emergency Autoland.

Situational Awareness

Garmin SVT, TAWS-B, TCAS I and GWX 8000 StormOptix radar.

Connectivity

GDL 60 datalink and ADS-B IN/OUT.

Maintenance

LinxUs / LinxUs Air and Central Diagnostics Maintenance System.

Notable Operators

  • Private, corporate and charter operators
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