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Cessna Citation CJ3

Photo: Textron Aviation

Lift type	Fixed wing
Construction type	Factory-built
Control type	Piloted
Engine type	Turbofan
Application	Business
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Light business twin jet.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
Cessna Citation CJ3	2002 / 2003		Production: 24 (2024) Citation CJ3+. 8 passenger business jet. Includes updated Cessna Citation CJ3+ variant.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2	2023 /		Enhanced cockpit with Garmin Autothrottles and increased legroom. Enhanced cabin with new seats and lighting.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3	2024 /		Upgraded variant with standard seating for up to 10 passengers.

Operations data

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